おべっかを使つかう

expression, godan verb (-u)

suck up to; curry favor with

Colloquial expression for flattering someone to gain favor. Often used in casual or slightly critical contexts.

See also: おべっか

• 彼かれは上じょう司しにおべっかを使つかって昇しょう進しんした。

  He sucked up to his boss and got promoted.

• おべっかを使つかうだけでは信しん頼らいは得えられない。

  You can't gain trust just by currying favor.