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拍马屁
Idiompāi mǎ pì
Description
“拍马屁”是说一个人为了讨好别人，就说很多好听的话。
"拍马屁" means that a person says many nice things to please others.
这个词有一点不好的意思，常常用来说那些爱奉承老板的人。
This word has a somewhat negative meaning and is often used to describe people who like to flatter their boss.
Meanings
拍马屁pāi mǎ pì
to flatter; to suck up to someone
他很会拍马屁，老板都喜欢他。
He is very good at flattering, so the boss likes him.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "to pat a horse's rump"; from praising others' horses to gain favor.
- Nuance
derogatory; implies insincere praise to gain advantage.
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