Wahrheit, Geheimhaltung und Täuschung - Schmeichelei & Prahlerei

Entdecken Sie, wie englische Redewendungen wie "nach einem Kompliment fischen" und "sich bücken und kratzen" mit Schmeichelei und Prahlerei im Englischen zusammenhängen.

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to [bow] and [scrape] [Phrase]

to treat someone in authority with high respect, particularly in order to get their approval

Ex: The politician 's supporters lined up outside his office , ready to bow and scrape for a chance to meet him and seek his endorsement .

to [kiss] {one's} [ass] [Phrase]

to try to get something from a person by showing insincere kindness to them

Ex: The corrupt politician surrounded himself with sycophants who were always ready to kiss his ass .

to [fish] for a compliment [Phrase]

to get people to praise one, often by pretending not to be happy with oneself

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all mouth (and no trousers|) [Phrase]

used to describe someone who never puts their word into action

Ex: Very few carry out these threats and those that do not , lose some credibility with their children who see them as all mouth and no action .

to [lick] {one's} boots [Phrase]

to try to please or get closer to someone for one's personal gain

Ex: The dictator surrounded himself with loyal followers who would lick his boots at his command .

Wahrheit, Geheimhaltung und Täuschung
Deception	Geheimhaltung	Geheimnisse bewahren	Lügen & Übertreibung
Offensichtlichkeit	Pretense	Geheimnisse enthüllen	Tiefe & Oberfläche
Vertrauen & Ehrlichkeit	Wahrhaftigkeit	Schmeichelei & Prahlerei