Moderate as in toady To excessively flatter or praise someone in an insincere or exaggerated way, often with the intention of gaining favor or approval. Clear All
5 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Apple-polish'
During the office meeting, Lisa attempted to apple-polish her way into the manager's good graces by praising his leadership skills.
The employee's transparent apple-polishing only resulted in eye-rolls from colleagues who saw through the insincerity.
Despite the team's poor performance, the coach refused to apple-polish and instead focused on addressing the players' weaknesses.
Despite her apple-polishing attempts, the teacher saw through the insincere praise and remained unswayed in her decisions.
The teenager thought he could apple-polish his way into popularity by complimenting everyone in his class.
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