verb to behave obsequiously in order to gain favor or advantage
preposition used to indicate the person or group to whom one is trying to ingratiate oneself
Politicians may suck up to influential figures in order to gain support or advance their agendas.
Employees may suck up to their bosses in order to gain favor or promotions.
Aspiring actors or musicians may suck up to industry insiders in order to get ahead in their careers.
Individuals may suck up to popular or powerful individuals in order to be accepted or gain social status.
A writer may suck up to a publisher in order to get their book published or to receive favorable reviews.
A psychologist may suck up to a senior colleague in order to secure a promotion or gain access to better research opportunities.
A salesperson may suck up to a potential client in order to secure a deal or increase sales.
A politician may suck up to influential donors in order to secure campaign funding or gain political support.
An actor may suck up to a director in order to be cast in a leading role or receive favorable treatment on set.