Verdad, Secreto y Engaño - Adulación & Fanfarronería

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "pescar un cumplido" y "hacer reverencias" se relacionan con la adulación y la jactancia en inglés.

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to [bow] and [scrape] [Frase]

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

Ex: The aristocracy of the time expected servants to bow and scrape , reinforcing the rigid social hierarchy and class divisions .

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

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

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to [fish] for a compliment [Frase]

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

Ex: The actor pretended to be modest about their performance , hoping others would fish for a compliment and praise their talent .

all mouth (and no trousers|) [Frase]

used to describe someone who never puts their word into action

Ex: The politician made grand promises during the campaign , but once elected , he proved to be all mouth and no substance .

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

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

Ex: The corrupt official expected everyone to lick his boots in exchange for favors and privileges .