ごまをする

胡 麻 を 擂 る

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending

    to flatter, to toady (to), to curry favor (with), to butter up, to grind sesame seeds
    idiomatic expression
    word usually written using kana alone

    • あいつ、上司に胡麻を擂ってやがる。
      He is buttering up to his boss.