Kissing her feet In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-06-21 05:06

Meaning of Kissing her feet (redirected from kiss (one's) feet )

Synonyms:

ingratiate yourself (with somebody)

Kiss (one's) feet verb phrase figurative

To try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

 

Stop kissing my feet! I will never help you during the test.

He kissed his boss's feet to gain promotion.

He will kiss his mother's feet whenever he asks her for money.

Grammar and Usage of Kiss (one's) feet

Verb Forms

  • kissed one's feet
  • kisses one's feet
  • kissing one's feet

The verb "kiss" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Kiss (one's) feet

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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