Brown nose meaning
What does the saying 'Brown nose' mean?
Idiom: Brown nose
Meaning:
When someone tries to make themselves popular with somebody, usually in a position of authority, especially by flattering them, they are brown nosing.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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