Apple Polishing

Pronunciation: /ˈæpəl ˈpɑlɪʃɪŋ/

Definitions of apple polishing

noun excessive or insincere praise

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like apple polishing because it feels like cheating.

A2 Some students resort to apple polishing to get better grades.

B1 The teacher noticed the student's apple polishing tactics and warned them about it.

B2 The company's success was not due to apple polishing, but rather hard work and dedication.

C1 The politician was accused of engaging in apple polishing to gain favor with influential people.

C2 The CEO's reputation for apple polishing made it difficult for employees to trust his decisions.

Examples of apple polishing in a Sentence

formal The practice of apple polishing is frowned upon in academic settings.

informal Stop apple polishing and just be yourself around your boss.

slang I heard she got that promotion by apple polishing the manager.

figurative His constant compliments felt like apple polishing to win her favor.

Grammatical Forms of apple polishing

• past tense: apple polished
• plural: apple polishings
• comparative: more apple polishing
• superlative: most apple polishing
• present tense: apple polishes
• future tense: will apple polish
• perfect tense: have apple polished
• continuous tense: is apple polishing
• singular: apple polishing
• positive degree: apple polishing
• infinitive: to apple polish
• gerund: apple polishing
• participle: apple polished

Origin and Evolution of apple polishing

First Known Use: 1916 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'apple polishing' originates from the practice of students giving apples to their teachers as a form of flattery or bribery to earn favor or better grades.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'apple polishing' has come to be used more broadly to describe any form of flattery or ingratiating behavior towards authority figures in order to gain favor or advantage.