massage somebody's ego
成語所屬單字ego
massage somebody's ego — 慣用語
1. To praise someone in a way that makes them feel more important or confident, som
1.慣用語
釋義
拍馬屁
To praise someone in a way that makes them feel more important or confident, sometimes insincerely.
例句
The manager massaged her ego by praising her report in front of the team.
Why do you always massage his ego with compliments he doesn't deserve?