Moderate as in brown-nose To ingratiate oneself, often insincerely, as in excessively praising or flattering someone in order to gain favor or approval. Clear All
4 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Apple-polish'
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.
Jane tried to apple-polish her teacher by complimenting every lesson, hoping for a better grade.
Instead of apple-polishing, Mary focused on her skills, confident that her work would speak for itself.
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