apple-polisher

“Sure,” I said after a few moments, “if you're really serious about becoming an obsequious, brown-nosing, apple-polisher like me.”

I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Thank-You Note Con Chapman 2011

So, is Gates a closet ideologue who shares his real views only with like-minded individuals like Casey or is he a skilled apple-polisher who curries favor with those above him by leaving them little presents like the Nicaragua-bombing memo for Casey?

Printing: Why Trust Robert Gates on Iraq? 2006

So, is Gates a closet ideologue who shares his real views only with like-minded individuals like Casey or is he a skilled apple-polisher who curries favor with those above him by leaving them little presents like the Nicaragua-bombing memo for Casey?

Why Trust Robert Gates on Iraq? 2006

He also found the shifty little apple-polisher who passed as a captain in the New Model Army.

Whispers Of Betrayal Dobbs, Michael, 1948- 2000

It's showing her exactly what she can get away with, and allowing it - which, in addition to pushing my apple-polisher buttons, is not indicated therapeutically.

Tomato Nation Sarah D. Bunting 2010

After my lunchtime nap beneath a tree at the nearest square I stil think you're an apple-polisher, backscratcher, bootlicker, kowtower and teacher's pet. if "brown-noser" isn't harsh enough - what term would you use to describe his activity?

Pounding The Rock 2009

(Lol) IMO, that's as over the top as i've seen ANY apple-polisher go to gain Ted's attention in all the years i've posted on these threads

East Side Boxing 2009

(Lol) IMO, that's as over the top as i've seen ANY apple-polisher go to gain Ted's attention in all the years i've posted on these threads

East Side Boxing 2009