to try to gain favor or approval from someone by flattering or trying to please them. ✍️خود را به کسی نزدیک کردن / تلاش برای جلب رضایت یا تأیید کسی با چاپلوسی یا تلاش برای خوشحال کردن او.
✍️✍️خود شیرینی کردن، پاچه خواری کردن
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👇مترادف؛
Flatter
Curry favor
Suck up
Ingratiate
👇مثال؛
He is always playing up to the boss to get promotions.
She played up to her teachers by volunteering for every extra task.
It's obvious that he's just playing up to her to get her support for his project.