Prawda, Tajemnica i Oszustwo - Schlechtowanie & Przechwałki

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to [bow] and [scrape] [Fraza]

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] [Fraza]

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

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to [fish] for a compliment [Fraza]

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|) [Fraza]

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 [Fraza]

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 .

Prawda, Tajemnica i Oszustwo
Deception	Tajemnica	Zachowywanie tajemnic	Kłamstwo & Przesada
Oczywistość	Pretense	Ujawnianie sekretów	Głębia i Powierzchnia
Zaufanie & Uczciwość	Prawdomówność	Schlechtowanie & Przechwałki