He tries to kiss ass to get a promotion.
kiss ass
idiomto flatter or perform favors excessively, especially to receive preferential treatment from a boss or other superior; to behave obsequiously.
Everyone knows she only got the lead project because she spends all day kissing ass to the manager.
Rather than relying on his own merits, he chose to kiss ass, hoping that constant sycophancy would secure his advancement within the firm.
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ass over teakettle
Tumbling upside down.
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beat someone's ass
To thrash someone.
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betray with a kiss
To betray someone in a seemingly inconspicuous or innocuous manner.
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bite my ass
Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.
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bite my shiny metal ass
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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blow a kiss
To kiss one's own hand, then blow on it in a direction towards the recipient.
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bust ass
To work hard, especially when trying to achieve a goal.
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cover someone's ass
To make preparations or take precautions to ensure that a person is not blamed or punished for his or her conduct.