Apple polisher In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "apple polisher", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Zack Phuc

2021-07-15 11:07

Apple polisher singular noun

Used to refer to a person who flatters people who are powerful

My coworker is an apple polisher. She always know how to please our boss.

Justin has a reputation for an apple polisher. He brings his professors gifts after gifts so that they will show him more favor.

My kid often compliments my cooking. What an apple polisher!

hanger-on

A sycophant.

Plural noun: apple polisher

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these things are sent to try us

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

Example:

I have some troubles with my projects recently, but I know these things are sent to try us.

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