podbijać bębenka

IPA(Pronunciation)

colloquial idiomatic imperfective intransitive

おべっかを使う / 誰かをおだてる / 人の自慢を代弁して言い立てる

English Meaning

(colloquial, intransitive, idiomatic) to butter up, to toot someone's horn (to flatter in an attempt to please) [+dative = whom]

Kiedy dowiedział się o szansie na awans, Jacek zaczął podbijać bębenka swojemu szefowi.

昇進の機会について知った後、ジャックは上司にお世辞を言い始めた。

When he learned about the opportunity for promotion, Jacek started to flatter his boss.

podbić bębenka

（ perfective ）