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apple-polish

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ap⋅ple-pol⋅ish

  [ap-uhl-pol-ish] Informal.
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–verb (used without object)
1. to curry favor with someone, esp. in an obsequious or flattering manner.
–verb (used with object)
2. to curry favor with (someone).
Origin:
1930–35

Related forms:
apple polisher, ap⋅ple-pol⋅ish⋅er, noun
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Official Apple® Store
Buy a new Mac, iPod, or iPhone. Free shipping on orders over $50.
store.apple.com
Apple Polish at Amazon
Save on apple polish! Qualified orders over $25 ship free
Amazon.com
ap·ple-pol·ish   (āp'əl-pŏl'ĭsh)
v.   ap·ple-pol·ished, ap·ple-pol·ish·ing, ap·ple-pol·ish·es

v.   intr.
To seek favor by toadying.
v.   tr.
To seek favor with; flatter. See Synonyms at fawn1.
apple polisher, ap'ple-pol'ish·er n.
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