真相、秘密和欺骗 - 奉承 & 吹嘘

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to [bow] and [scrape] [短语]

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] [短语]

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 [短语]

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

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all mouth (and no trousers|) [短语]

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 [短语]

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 .

真相、秘密和欺骗
Deception	保密	保守秘密	说谎与夸张
明显	Pretense	揭示秘密	深度与表面
信任 & 诚实	真实性	奉承 & 吹嘘