apple-polish Antonyms
Meaning of apple-polish
apple-polish
to curry favor with (as by flattery), to attempt to ingratiate oneself
apple-polish Sentence Examples
- The politician's apple-polishing speech failed to impress his constituents.
- The employee resorted to blatant apple-polishing to win favor with his boss.
- The student's apple-polishing attempts towards the professor were obvious and transparent.
- The salesperson shamelessly engaged in apple-polishing to close the deal.
- The award ceremony was marred by excessive apple-polishing and insincere compliments.
- The new intern was warned against apple-polishing, as it would damage her credibility.
- The manager's apple-polishing tactic backfired when employees realized his true motives.
- The actress's apple-polishing towards the critics was met with indifference and scorn.
- The company's apple-polishing PR campaign was seen as a desperate attempt to salvage its image.
- The teacher's apple-polishing behavior towards her students undermined her authority and respect.
FAQs About the word apple-polish
to curry favor with (as by flattery), to attempt to ingratiate oneself
curry favor, kiss up to, drool, suck (up), fawn, fuss, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, court
despise, disdain, scorn, brave, jibe,challenge, jeer, scoff, defy,gibe
The politician's apple-polishing speech failed to impress his constituents.
The employee resorted to blatant apple-polishing to win favor with his boss.
The student's apple-polishing attempts towards the professor were obvious and transparent.
The salesperson shamelessly engaged in apple-polishing to close the deal.
