Lick (someone's) boots informal
To flatter and treat one extremely respectful to a powerful person in order to get favor
You don't need to lick her boots, she's just the secretary to the president.
He licks the coach's boots to earn a place for his son on the football team.
People are always inclined to flatter or please a rich man by laughing at his joke which may not be a very good one.
If something or someone weaves their magic, they use their unique talents or charm to produce a good effect or a desired outcome.
To try to gain one's favor, attention, or affection especially through flattering
The verb "lick" should be conjugated according to its tense.