An idiom for encouraging ass-kissing

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How can I encourage someone to suck up even to the meanest of a person when sucking secures a privilege to the one sucking? In Arabic, an expression draws this image:




If a dog has something you need, address it as 'master'.




Unlike in western cultures, dogs are generally and sadly undesirable stuff here, which explains why dog is used as a swear word.



I'm not looking for an English expression that exactly mirrors this, but the closer the better.



Here's an example of how I intend to use the English expression:




Husband: My stupid manager has declined my request for a pay rise. I've been working with him for over 10 years. I know he doesn't like me because I don't suck up to him as the rest do. A new hire gets paid more than I do. Would you believe that?!



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  • Question - are you looking for the reply to be a known idiom, or just any witty reply? Is this serious drama, or comedy?
    – Astralbee
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  • Your "example" makes it crystal clear you want to be as disparaging as possible towards both your boss and any other workers who "suck up to him", in which case you're really spoilt for choice with expressions like toadying, brown-nosing, ass-licking, be obsequious / servile / sycophantic towards, bow and scrape, etc., etc. But for anyone who wanted to take a more pragmatic line (and perhaps also actually get a pay rise), it's worth remembering that He who pays the piper calls the tune.
    – FumbleFingers
    7 hours ago











  • @Astralbee it doesn't have to be a very common expression. I'm just looking for the closest fit for the image in the Arabic expression. I'm not looking for a witty reply straying from this.
    – Sara
    7 hours ago







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    @Sara Ok that's helpful. I've amended my answer slightly since you added in the context you want to use it.
    – Astralbee
    7 hours ago






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    But you should know that "the image in the Arabic expression" is essentially bound to Arabic culture as much as "idiomatic usage". Any attempt at a "literal translation" would probably be understood in English, because of the context in which it might be used. But the underlying "imagery" is effectively "alien" to Anglophones. In which context it might be worth noting that Anglophones in general don't use "dog" as an insult like this anywhere near as much as many other cultures / languages (though we do rather go overboard with bitch as an insulting term for women).
    – FumbleFingers
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How can I encourage someone to suck up even to the meanest of a person when sucking secures a privilege to the one sucking? In Arabic, an expression draws this image:




If a dog has something you need, address it as 'master'.




Unlike in western cultures, dogs are generally and sadly undesirable stuff here, which explains why dog is used as a swear word.



I'm not looking for an English expression that exactly mirrors this, but the closer the better.



Here's an example of how I intend to use the English expression:




Husband: My stupid manager has declined my request for a pay rise. I've been working with him for over 10 years. I know he doesn't like me because I don't suck up to him as the rest do. A new hire gets paid more than I do. Would you believe that?!



Wife: .....







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  • Question - are you looking for the reply to be a known idiom, or just any witty reply? Is this serious drama, or comedy?
    – Astralbee
    7 hours ago










  • Your "example" makes it crystal clear you want to be as disparaging as possible towards both your boss and any other workers who "suck up to him", in which case you're really spoilt for choice with expressions like toadying, brown-nosing, ass-licking, be obsequious / servile / sycophantic towards, bow and scrape, etc., etc. But for anyone who wanted to take a more pragmatic line (and perhaps also actually get a pay rise), it's worth remembering that He who pays the piper calls the tune.
    – FumbleFingers
    7 hours ago











  • @Astralbee it doesn't have to be a very common expression. I'm just looking for the closest fit for the image in the Arabic expression. I'm not looking for a witty reply straying from this.
    – Sara
    7 hours ago







  • 1




    @Sara Ok that's helpful. I've amended my answer slightly since you added in the context you want to use it.
    – Astralbee
    7 hours ago






  • 1




    But you should know that "the image in the Arabic expression" is essentially bound to Arabic culture as much as "idiomatic usage". Any attempt at a "literal translation" would probably be understood in English, because of the context in which it might be used. But the underlying "imagery" is effectively "alien" to Anglophones. In which context it might be worth noting that Anglophones in general don't use "dog" as an insult like this anywhere near as much as many other cultures / languages (though we do rather go overboard with bitch as an insulting term for women).
    – FumbleFingers
    7 hours ago













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How can I encourage someone to suck up even to the meanest of a person when sucking secures a privilege to the one sucking? In Arabic, an expression draws this image:




If a dog has something you need, address it as 'master'.




Unlike in western cultures, dogs are generally and sadly undesirable stuff here, which explains why dog is used as a swear word.



I'm not looking for an English expression that exactly mirrors this, but the closer the better.



Here's an example of how I intend to use the English expression:




Husband: My stupid manager has declined my request for a pay rise. I've been working with him for over 10 years. I know he doesn't like me because I don't suck up to him as the rest do. A new hire gets paid more than I do. Would you believe that?!



Wife: .....







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How can I encourage someone to suck up even to the meanest of a person when sucking secures a privilege to the one sucking? In Arabic, an expression draws this image:




If a dog has something you need, address it as 'master'.




Unlike in western cultures, dogs are generally and sadly undesirable stuff here, which explains why dog is used as a swear word.



I'm not looking for an English expression that exactly mirrors this, but the closer the better.



Here's an example of how I intend to use the English expression:




Husband: My stupid manager has declined my request for a pay rise. I've been working with him for over 10 years. I know he doesn't like me because I don't suck up to him as the rest do. A new hire gets paid more than I do. Would you believe that?!



Wife: .....







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  • Question - are you looking for the reply to be a known idiom, or just any witty reply? Is this serious drama, or comedy?
    – Astralbee
    7 hours ago










  • Your "example" makes it crystal clear you want to be as disparaging as possible towards both your boss and any other workers who "suck up to him", in which case you're really spoilt for choice with expressions like toadying, brown-nosing, ass-licking, be obsequious / servile / sycophantic towards, bow and scrape, etc., etc. But for anyone who wanted to take a more pragmatic line (and perhaps also actually get a pay rise), it's worth remembering that He who pays the piper calls the tune.
    – FumbleFingers
    7 hours ago











  • @Astralbee it doesn't have to be a very common expression. I'm just looking for the closest fit for the image in the Arabic expression. I'm not looking for a witty reply straying from this.
    – Sara
    7 hours ago







  • 1




    @Sara Ok that's helpful. I've amended my answer slightly since you added in the context you want to use it.
    – Astralbee
    7 hours ago






  • 1




    But you should know that "the image in the Arabic expression" is essentially bound to Arabic culture as much as "idiomatic usage". Any attempt at a "literal translation" would probably be understood in English, because of the context in which it might be used. But the underlying "imagery" is effectively "alien" to Anglophones. In which context it might be worth noting that Anglophones in general don't use "dog" as an insult like this anywhere near as much as many other cultures / languages (though we do rather go overboard with bitch as an insulting term for women).
    – FumbleFingers
    7 hours ago

















  • Question - are you looking for the reply to be a known idiom, or just any witty reply? Is this serious drama, or comedy?
    – Astralbee
    7 hours ago










  • Your "example" makes it crystal clear you want to be as disparaging as possible towards both your boss and any other workers who "suck up to him", in which case you're really spoilt for choice with expressions like toadying, brown-nosing, ass-licking, be obsequious / servile / sycophantic towards, bow and scrape, etc., etc. But for anyone who wanted to take a more pragmatic line (and perhaps also actually get a pay rise), it's worth remembering that He who pays the piper calls the tune.
    – FumbleFingers
    7 hours ago











  • @Astralbee it doesn't have to be a very common expression. I'm just looking for the closest fit for the image in the Arabic expression. I'm not looking for a witty reply straying from this.
    – Sara
    7 hours ago







  • 1




    @Sara Ok that's helpful. I've amended my answer slightly since you added in the context you want to use it.
    – Astralbee
    7 hours ago






  • 1




    But you should know that "the image in the Arabic expression" is essentially bound to Arabic culture as much as "idiomatic usage". Any attempt at a "literal translation" would probably be understood in English, because of the context in which it might be used. But the underlying "imagery" is effectively "alien" to Anglophones. In which context it might be worth noting that Anglophones in general don't use "dog" as an insult like this anywhere near as much as many other cultures / languages (though we do rather go overboard with bitch as an insulting term for women).
    – FumbleFingers
    7 hours ago
















Question - are you looking for the reply to be a known idiom, or just any witty reply? Is this serious drama, or comedy?
– Astralbee
7 hours ago




Question - are you looking for the reply to be a known idiom, or just any witty reply? Is this serious drama, or comedy?
– Astralbee
7 hours ago












Your "example" makes it crystal clear you want to be as disparaging as possible towards both your boss and any other workers who "suck up to him", in which case you're really spoilt for choice with expressions like toadying, brown-nosing, ass-licking, be obsequious / servile / sycophantic towards, bow and scrape, etc., etc. But for anyone who wanted to take a more pragmatic line (and perhaps also actually get a pay rise), it's worth remembering that He who pays the piper calls the tune.
– FumbleFingers
7 hours ago





Your "example" makes it crystal clear you want to be as disparaging as possible towards both your boss and any other workers who "suck up to him", in which case you're really spoilt for choice with expressions like toadying, brown-nosing, ass-licking, be obsequious / servile / sycophantic towards, bow and scrape, etc., etc. But for anyone who wanted to take a more pragmatic line (and perhaps also actually get a pay rise), it's worth remembering that He who pays the piper calls the tune.
– FumbleFingers
7 hours ago













@Astralbee it doesn't have to be a very common expression. I'm just looking for the closest fit for the image in the Arabic expression. I'm not looking for a witty reply straying from this.
– Sara
7 hours ago





@Astralbee it doesn't have to be a very common expression. I'm just looking for the closest fit for the image in the Arabic expression. I'm not looking for a witty reply straying from this.
– Sara
7 hours ago





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@Sara Ok that's helpful. I've amended my answer slightly since you added in the context you want to use it.
– Astralbee
7 hours ago




@Sara Ok that's helpful. I've amended my answer slightly since you added in the context you want to use it.
– Astralbee
7 hours ago




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But you should know that "the image in the Arabic expression" is essentially bound to Arabic culture as much as "idiomatic usage". Any attempt at a "literal translation" would probably be understood in English, because of the context in which it might be used. But the underlying "imagery" is effectively "alien" to Anglophones. In which context it might be worth noting that Anglophones in general don't use "dog" as an insult like this anywhere near as much as many other cultures / languages (though we do rather go overboard with bitch as an insulting term for women).
– FumbleFingers
7 hours ago





But you should know that "the image in the Arabic expression" is essentially bound to Arabic culture as much as "idiomatic usage". Any attempt at a "literal translation" would probably be understood in English, because of the context in which it might be used. But the underlying "imagery" is effectively "alien" to Anglophones. In which context it might be worth noting that Anglophones in general don't use "dog" as an insult like this anywhere near as much as many other cultures / languages (though we do rather go overboard with bitch as an insulting term for women).
– FumbleFingers
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One possibility is:




You should know which side your bread is buttered on.




It doesn't go as far as to advise outright ass-kissing, but it does advise to be aware that you need to remain in the good graces of someone who has such power over your life.






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    There are certainly words which mean "ass-kissing", such as:



    • "grovel" - act obsequiously in order to obtain favour.

    • "kowtow" - to act in an excessively subservient manner.

    • "ingratiate" - to gain favour by deliberate effort

    • "fawning" - seeking approval or favour by means of flattery

    And people who do so may be called a "sycophant" or, more informally, a "toady".



    I have a suggestion - there is a known saying about obeying authority figures unquestioningly which is:




    If your boss tells you to jump, you ask "how high?"




    You could use this expression in the example you gave, and I think it would fit perfectly. But you could also adapt it slightly if you really wanted to keep on the subject of "ass kissing".




    Husband: My manager wants me to kiss his ass.



    Wife: Honey, if your manager wants you to kiss his ass you ask him "which cheek first?"







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    • That's perfect! it's witty and to the point. Thank you! But what if it's not about a boss? Is there a way to make it work with anyone other than a boss?
      – Sara
      7 hours ago







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      @Sara the expression "when I say 'jump' you say 'how high'" is associated with anyone in authority, for example drill sergeants in the military training new recruits. Although it's so old I'm sure they have any number of new ones they use these days. It's also more of a "top-down" argument, in that it's said by someone in authority, and not normally used by those doing the jumping.
      – Andrew
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    • @Andrew and Astralbee, I've found a somewhat common Turkish expression: Call the bear uncle till you are safe across the bridge if it was to be said in the space above, would it make sense, convey the meaning and above all sound pleasant to your native ear?
      – Sara
      6 hours ago







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      @Sara "Call the bear 'uncle' until you are safely across the bridge" but yeah, it makes perfect sense. I think these kind of sentiments easily span any language barriers. :) Although you should be aware that, at least in the US, Russia is frequently referred to as a bear, so many might think this a reference to that country, or its foreign policy.
      – Andrew
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    Another phrase that means ass-kissing is brown-nose.



    Honey, you should be thinking how you could move up from brown-noser to brown-necker.





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      One possibility is:




      You should know which side your bread is buttered on.




      It doesn't go as far as to advise outright ass-kissing, but it does advise to be aware that you need to remain in the good graces of someone who has such power over your life.






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        One possibility is:




        You should know which side your bread is buttered on.




        It doesn't go as far as to advise outright ass-kissing, but it does advise to be aware that you need to remain in the good graces of someone who has such power over your life.






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          up vote
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          One possibility is:




          You should know which side your bread is buttered on.




          It doesn't go as far as to advise outright ass-kissing, but it does advise to be aware that you need to remain in the good graces of someone who has such power over your life.






          share|improve this answer












          One possibility is:




          You should know which side your bread is buttered on.




          It doesn't go as far as to advise outright ass-kissing, but it does advise to be aware that you need to remain in the good graces of someone who has such power over your life.







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              There are certainly words which mean "ass-kissing", such as:



              • "grovel" - act obsequiously in order to obtain favour.

              • "kowtow" - to act in an excessively subservient manner.

              • "ingratiate" - to gain favour by deliberate effort

              • "fawning" - seeking approval or favour by means of flattery

              And people who do so may be called a "sycophant" or, more informally, a "toady".



              I have a suggestion - there is a known saying about obeying authority figures unquestioningly which is:




              If your boss tells you to jump, you ask "how high?"




              You could use this expression in the example you gave, and I think it would fit perfectly. But you could also adapt it slightly if you really wanted to keep on the subject of "ass kissing".




              Husband: My manager wants me to kiss his ass.



              Wife: Honey, if your manager wants you to kiss his ass you ask him "which cheek first?"







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              • That's perfect! it's witty and to the point. Thank you! But what if it's not about a boss? Is there a way to make it work with anyone other than a boss?
                – Sara
                7 hours ago







              • 2




                @Sara the expression "when I say 'jump' you say 'how high'" is associated with anyone in authority, for example drill sergeants in the military training new recruits. Although it's so old I'm sure they have any number of new ones they use these days. It's also more of a "top-down" argument, in that it's said by someone in authority, and not normally used by those doing the jumping.
                – Andrew
                6 hours ago











              • @Andrew and Astralbee, I've found a somewhat common Turkish expression: Call the bear uncle till you are safe across the bridge if it was to be said in the space above, would it make sense, convey the meaning and above all sound pleasant to your native ear?
                – Sara
                6 hours ago







              • 2




                @Sara "Call the bear 'uncle' until you are safely across the bridge" but yeah, it makes perfect sense. I think these kind of sentiments easily span any language barriers. :) Although you should be aware that, at least in the US, Russia is frequently referred to as a bear, so many might think this a reference to that country, or its foreign policy.
                – Andrew
                6 hours ago















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              There are certainly words which mean "ass-kissing", such as:



              • "grovel" - act obsequiously in order to obtain favour.

              • "kowtow" - to act in an excessively subservient manner.

              • "ingratiate" - to gain favour by deliberate effort

              • "fawning" - seeking approval or favour by means of flattery

              And people who do so may be called a "sycophant" or, more informally, a "toady".



              I have a suggestion - there is a known saying about obeying authority figures unquestioningly which is:




              If your boss tells you to jump, you ask "how high?"




              You could use this expression in the example you gave, and I think it would fit perfectly. But you could also adapt it slightly if you really wanted to keep on the subject of "ass kissing".




              Husband: My manager wants me to kiss his ass.



              Wife: Honey, if your manager wants you to kiss his ass you ask him "which cheek first?"







              share|improve this answer






















              • That's perfect! it's witty and to the point. Thank you! But what if it's not about a boss? Is there a way to make it work with anyone other than a boss?
                – Sara
                7 hours ago







              • 2




                @Sara the expression "when I say 'jump' you say 'how high'" is associated with anyone in authority, for example drill sergeants in the military training new recruits. Although it's so old I'm sure they have any number of new ones they use these days. It's also more of a "top-down" argument, in that it's said by someone in authority, and not normally used by those doing the jumping.
                – Andrew
                6 hours ago











              • @Andrew and Astralbee, I've found a somewhat common Turkish expression: Call the bear uncle till you are safe across the bridge if it was to be said in the space above, would it make sense, convey the meaning and above all sound pleasant to your native ear?
                – Sara
                6 hours ago







              • 2




                @Sara "Call the bear 'uncle' until you are safely across the bridge" but yeah, it makes perfect sense. I think these kind of sentiments easily span any language barriers. :) Although you should be aware that, at least in the US, Russia is frequently referred to as a bear, so many might think this a reference to that country, or its foreign policy.
                – Andrew
                6 hours ago













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              up vote
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              There are certainly words which mean "ass-kissing", such as:



              • "grovel" - act obsequiously in order to obtain favour.

              • "kowtow" - to act in an excessively subservient manner.

              • "ingratiate" - to gain favour by deliberate effort

              • "fawning" - seeking approval or favour by means of flattery

              And people who do so may be called a "sycophant" or, more informally, a "toady".



              I have a suggestion - there is a known saying about obeying authority figures unquestioningly which is:




              If your boss tells you to jump, you ask "how high?"




              You could use this expression in the example you gave, and I think it would fit perfectly. But you could also adapt it slightly if you really wanted to keep on the subject of "ass kissing".




              Husband: My manager wants me to kiss his ass.



              Wife: Honey, if your manager wants you to kiss his ass you ask him "which cheek first?"







              share|improve this answer














              There are certainly words which mean "ass-kissing", such as:



              • "grovel" - act obsequiously in order to obtain favour.

              • "kowtow" - to act in an excessively subservient manner.

              • "ingratiate" - to gain favour by deliberate effort

              • "fawning" - seeking approval or favour by means of flattery

              And people who do so may be called a "sycophant" or, more informally, a "toady".



              I have a suggestion - there is a known saying about obeying authority figures unquestioningly which is:




              If your boss tells you to jump, you ask "how high?"




              You could use this expression in the example you gave, and I think it would fit perfectly. But you could also adapt it slightly if you really wanted to keep on the subject of "ass kissing".




              Husband: My manager wants me to kiss his ass.



              Wife: Honey, if your manager wants you to kiss his ass you ask him "which cheek first?"








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              • That's perfect! it's witty and to the point. Thank you! But what if it's not about a boss? Is there a way to make it work with anyone other than a boss?
                – Sara
                7 hours ago







              • 2




                @Sara the expression "when I say 'jump' you say 'how high'" is associated with anyone in authority, for example drill sergeants in the military training new recruits. Although it's so old I'm sure they have any number of new ones they use these days. It's also more of a "top-down" argument, in that it's said by someone in authority, and not normally used by those doing the jumping.
                – Andrew
                6 hours ago











              • @Andrew and Astralbee, I've found a somewhat common Turkish expression: Call the bear uncle till you are safe across the bridge if it was to be said in the space above, would it make sense, convey the meaning and above all sound pleasant to your native ear?
                – Sara
                6 hours ago







              • 2




                @Sara "Call the bear 'uncle' until you are safely across the bridge" but yeah, it makes perfect sense. I think these kind of sentiments easily span any language barriers. :) Although you should be aware that, at least in the US, Russia is frequently referred to as a bear, so many might think this a reference to that country, or its foreign policy.
                – Andrew
                6 hours ago

















              • That's perfect! it's witty and to the point. Thank you! But what if it's not about a boss? Is there a way to make it work with anyone other than a boss?
                – Sara
                7 hours ago







              • 2




                @Sara the expression "when I say 'jump' you say 'how high'" is associated with anyone in authority, for example drill sergeants in the military training new recruits. Although it's so old I'm sure they have any number of new ones they use these days. It's also more of a "top-down" argument, in that it's said by someone in authority, and not normally used by those doing the jumping.
                – Andrew
                6 hours ago











              • @Andrew and Astralbee, I've found a somewhat common Turkish expression: Call the bear uncle till you are safe across the bridge if it was to be said in the space above, would it make sense, convey the meaning and above all sound pleasant to your native ear?
                – Sara
                6 hours ago







              • 2




                @Sara "Call the bear 'uncle' until you are safely across the bridge" but yeah, it makes perfect sense. I think these kind of sentiments easily span any language barriers. :) Although you should be aware that, at least in the US, Russia is frequently referred to as a bear, so many might think this a reference to that country, or its foreign policy.
                – Andrew
                6 hours ago
















              That's perfect! it's witty and to the point. Thank you! But what if it's not about a boss? Is there a way to make it work with anyone other than a boss?
              – Sara
              7 hours ago





              That's perfect! it's witty and to the point. Thank you! But what if it's not about a boss? Is there a way to make it work with anyone other than a boss?
              – Sara
              7 hours ago





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              @Sara the expression "when I say 'jump' you say 'how high'" is associated with anyone in authority, for example drill sergeants in the military training new recruits. Although it's so old I'm sure they have any number of new ones they use these days. It's also more of a "top-down" argument, in that it's said by someone in authority, and not normally used by those doing the jumping.
              – Andrew
              6 hours ago





              @Sara the expression "when I say 'jump' you say 'how high'" is associated with anyone in authority, for example drill sergeants in the military training new recruits. Although it's so old I'm sure they have any number of new ones they use these days. It's also more of a "top-down" argument, in that it's said by someone in authority, and not normally used by those doing the jumping.
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              @Andrew and Astralbee, I've found a somewhat common Turkish expression: Call the bear uncle till you are safe across the bridge if it was to be said in the space above, would it make sense, convey the meaning and above all sound pleasant to your native ear?
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              @Andrew and Astralbee, I've found a somewhat common Turkish expression: Call the bear uncle till you are safe across the bridge if it was to be said in the space above, would it make sense, convey the meaning and above all sound pleasant to your native ear?
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              @Sara "Call the bear 'uncle' until you are safely across the bridge" but yeah, it makes perfect sense. I think these kind of sentiments easily span any language barriers. :) Although you should be aware that, at least in the US, Russia is frequently referred to as a bear, so many might think this a reference to that country, or its foreign policy.
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              @Sara "Call the bear 'uncle' until you are safely across the bridge" but yeah, it makes perfect sense. I think these kind of sentiments easily span any language barriers. :) Although you should be aware that, at least in the US, Russia is frequently referred to as a bear, so many might think this a reference to that country, or its foreign policy.
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              Another phrase that means ass-kissing is brown-nose.



              Honey, you should be thinking how you could move up from brown-noser to brown-necker.





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