Definition of apple–polish
intransitive verb
: to attempt to ingratiate oneself : toady
transitive verb
: to curry favor with (as by flattery)
apple–polisher
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Origin and Etymology of apple–polish
from the traditional practice of schoolchildren bringing a shiny apple as a gift to their teacher
First Known Use: 1926
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