/LAM-bahn/
In Colombia and Venezuela, a person who flatters superiors without shame to gain favors, a typical office yes-man. The yes-man smiles at you but stabs you in the back.
Example
"He's always bringing the boss coffee."
"Don't be a yes-man, work and get it done."
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/LAM-bahn/
In Colombia and Venezuela, a person who flatters superiors without shame to gain favors, a typical office yes-man. The yes-man smiles at you but stabs you in the back.
Example
"He's always bringing the boss coffee."
"Don't be a yes-man, work and get it done."
Word family
Regional synonyms:
Saber a quién le hablas
Recordar que no todo el mundo se deja manipular. Se dice cuando alguien intenta engañar a quien ya lo conoce bien.