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kiss ass

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kiss (someone's) ass (American, very informal)
to try too hard to please someone and to agree with everything they say, in a way which other people find unpleasant. If you want promotion around here, you're going to have to kiss ass.
See also: ass, kiss


kiss (someone's) ass
to praise someone more than is reasonable. I usually have to kiss ass just to get these musicians to show up.
Usage notes: usually said about praise intended to make someone like you or do something you want
See also: ass, kiss

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