bow and scrape
idiomPart ofscrape
bow and scrape — idiom
1. To behave in a very humble and obedient way toward someone in authority to get t
1.idiom
Definition
To behave in a very humble and obedient way toward someone in authority to get their approval.
Example
The new intern bowed and scraped before the CEO every morning.
Maya refused to bow and scrape just to get a promotion.