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Bandera de México

/Sounds like 'an-DAR de LAM-be'/

In Mexico and Central America, to be an excessive flatterer — kissing up to superiors constantly to earn favors. The andar de lambe never criticizes the boss, no matter what.

Example

"That guy is always sucking up to management."

"Don't be a yes-man — say what you actually think."

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Regional synonyms:

Persona que tiene muchas habilidades y sabe hacer de todo: cocinar, arreglar cosas, tocar instrumentos. El estuche de monerías es un todólogo impresionante.