抱大腿

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Chinese

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to hold; to carry (in one's arms); to hug or embrace
to hold; to carry (in one's arms); to hug or embrace; surround; cherish
large leg; thigh
trad. (抱大腿) 大腿
simp. #(抱大腿) 大腿
Literally: “to cling to someone's laps”.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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抱大腿

  1. (idiomatic, derogatory) to be obsequious and fawn on (someone); to curry favour with people of power and influence

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