PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: 'SUCK UP TO SOMEONE'
12 / 06 / 2015
PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: 'SUCK UP TO SOMEONE': meaning and examples
Happy Friday to everyone. I hope that you had a wonderful week.
Last Friday, we looked at the phrasal verb TO KISS UP (TO SOMEONE). Today we are looking at the expression TO SUCK UP TO SOMEONE. They are very similar.
Definition: to be overly friendly to someone in order to get something in return.
Example 1: He's sucking up to our boss by offering to work at the weekend.
Example 2: The waiter really sucked up to my dad during the dinner. I think he wanted a large tip.
Remember that this expression is quite informal.
That's all for this week! Next week we have more grammar lessons and vocabulary for you. Until then, enjoy your weekend! And thanks for reading.
Last Friday, we looked at the phrasal verb TO KISS UP (TO SOMEONE). Today we are looking at the expression TO SUCK UP TO SOMEONE. They are very similar.
Definition: to be overly friendly to someone in order to get something in return.
Example 1: He's sucking up to our boss by offering to work at the weekend.
Example 2: The waiter really sucked up to my dad during the dinner. I think he wanted a large tip.
Remember that this expression is quite informal.
That's all for this week! Next week we have more grammar lessons and vocabulary for you. Until then, enjoy your weekend! And thanks for reading.
