| Phrase/Idiom | lick somebody’s boots |
|---|---|
| Definition | To say that one person licks another person’s boots means that they are trying to please that person, often in order to obtain something. |
| Example | There’s no need to lick her boots. Just do your job and things will be fine. |
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