yalaka olma

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Turkish - English
suck up
To absorb fluid

The dry soil sucked up water like a sponge.

To adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour

Jimmy sucked up to the English teacher hoping he would get an A.

Attempt to gain advantage by behaving obsequiously
take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman"
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
toady, fawn over, butter up, adulate someone in order to gain favor or advantage by behaving obsequiously
Turkish - Turkish

Definition of yalaka olma in Turkish Turkish dictionary

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