apple polisher
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Someone who tries to win favor by flattering people or doing small tasks
Người cố gắng giành được sự yêu thích bằng cách xu nịnh hoặc làm việc nhỏ
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Examples
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “apple polisher” mean?
Someone who tries to win favor by flattering people or doing small tasks Literally: person who polishes apples
Is “apple polisher” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.