Suck Up To

Synonyms of suck up to

• flatter
• brown-nose
• kiss up to

Antonyms of suck up to

• insult
• criticize
• disparage

Collocations of suck up to

boss

Frequency: 80 %

She constantly sucks up to the boss in hopes of getting a promotion.

authority figures

Frequency: 70 %

He always sucks up to authority figures to get ahead in his career.

teachers

Frequency: 60 %

The student sucks up to teachers by always volunteering to help with extra tasks.

wealthy individuals

Frequency: 50 %

She sucks up to wealthy individuals in the hopes of gaining access to exclusive events.

Idiomatic Expressions for suck up to

• Phrase: suck up to authority
  Meaning: to behave obsequiously towards those in positions of power or authority
  Usage: She's constantly sucking up to authority figures in order to advance her career.