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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(US, idiomatic, transitive) To attempt to obtain favors, especially by flattery; to toady or fawn..
Use apple-polish when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Apple-polish means (US, idiomatic, transitive) To attempt to obtain favors, especially by flattery; to toady or fawn..
Common synonyms include brownnose, butter up, kiss up, apple-polish.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use apple-polish where its definition matches the intended context.
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