Fawn (all) over (one) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "fawn (all) over (one)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Fawn (all) over (one)

Synonyms:

butter (one) up

Fawn (all) over (one) American British phrasal verb

To pay a lot of compliments insincerely or flatter someone to gain some positive response

I hate those employees who fawned over the boss to get the promotion instead of basing on their own real abilities.

He fawns all over her with comments about her youthful appearance.

The praise was evidently intended to fawn all over Linda with the aim to receive her investment.

Other phrases about:

your blood is worth bottling

Used to compliment or praise someone for doing something, or being a very special person or an invaluable person

praise from Sir Hubert

The most prestigious praise that one can receive

let's hear it for somebody

Used to give praise to somebody.

pay tribute to (someone or something)

To praise, admire, or respect someone or something in a public way

kiss someone's ass

To fawn over or flatter someone, especially someone in greater authority.

Grammar and Usage of Fawn (all) over (one)

Verb Forms

  • fawn (all) over (one)
  • fawns (all) over (one)
  • fawned (all) over (one)
  • fawning (all) over (one)

The verb "fawn" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

The verb "fawn" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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