bow and scrape

成語所屬單字scrape

bow and scrape — 慣用語

1. To behave in a very humble and obedient way toward someone in authority to get t

1.慣用語
釋義

卑躬屈膝

To behave in a very humble and obedient way toward someone in authority to get their approval.

例句

The new intern bowed and scraped before the CEO every morning.

Maya refused to bow and scrape just to get a promotion.