Expressions social life Flashcards
1
Q
Suck up to sb
A
to try to make someone in authority approve of you by doing and saying things that will please them:
“Why do you think he offered to take all that work home?” “Oh, he’s just sucking up to the boss.”
The man sucks up to his boss because he wants a raise.
2
Q
Kiss (up) // Kiss someone ass
A
I can’t stand Kate; she’s always kissing up at work.
3
Q
Know someone for the first time
A
Polite language the first time you meet (after giving names)/ Expressions meaning “Nice to meet you”
(It’s) (really/ very/ so) nice to meet you (too).
(I’m) (very) glad/ pleased to meet you (too).
(We’ve emailed each other but/ We’ve spoken many times on the phone but) it’s so nice to finally meet you (face to face).
