flattery

Related to flattery: Flattery will get you nowhere, Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

envy is the sincerest form of flattery

proverb Expressions of envy are complimentary, as they signal that someone yearns for something that you exude or possess. A: "Laura drives me nuts. I'm so jealous of her having a boyfriend, I could scream." B: "I hate to tell you this, but envy is the sincerest form of flattery."

See also: envy, flattery, form, of, sincere

flattery will get you nowhere

Flattery does not work. The phrase is used to discourage one's efforts to win favor or good fortune through flattery. A: "I just love your new haircut, Mrs. Jones." B: "Flattery will get you nowhere, Jimmy—you're still getting a D in my class."

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

proverb When someone imitates the things you do, it's a sign that they like and admire you. Honey, try not to get annoyed with your brother when he follows you around doing the same things you do. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all.

See also: flattery, form, of, sincere

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Flattery will get you nowhere.

Flattering me will not increase your chances of success. A: Gee, you can do almost anything, can't you? B: Probably, but flattery will get you nowhere.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Prov. Copying someone is flattering because it shows you want to be like that person. Child: Susie's doing everything I do. Make her stop. Mother: Don't be cross with her. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but I don't feel flattered when Mary copies my answers to the homework.

See also: flattery, form, of, sincere

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

When people say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, they mean that if someone copies you, it must be because they admire you. Gregory Campbell went into West Belfast last week, I was there years ago. But imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

See also: flattery, form, of, sincere

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

copying someone or something is an implicit way of paying them a compliment. proverb

See also: flattery, form, of, sincere

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

flattery will get you ˈeverywhere/ˈnowhere

(spoken, humorous) praise that is not sincere will/will not get you what you want: Just remember — flattery will get you nowhere. There’s no point in trying to be nice to me so that I’ll give you what you want.

See also: everywhere, flattery, get, nowhere, will

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

flattery will get you nowhere

Appealing to my vanity will not advance your cause. Although this idea is very old, the expression dates only from the mid-twentieth century and originated in the United States. Aristophanes (ca. 388 b.c.), Cato (ca. 175 b.c.), and Cicero (ca. 45 b.c.) are but three of the ancients who warned against flattery. The current cliché appears in Ellery Queen’s A Fine and Private Place (1971; cited by Partridge), “‘Flattery will get you nowhere, Queen,’ the murderer said.” It is sometimes used ironically, in response to an insulting remark, and there is also a humorous variation, flattery will get you everywhere (a retort to a compliment).

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释义	flattery Related to flattery: Flattery will get you nowhere, Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Flattery envy is the sincerest form of flattery proverb Expressions of envy are complimentary, as they signal that someone yearns for something that you exude or possess. A: "Laura drives me nuts. I'm so jealous of her having a boyfriend, I could scream." B: "I hate to tell you this, but envy is the sincerest form of flattery." See also: envy, flattery, form, of, sincere flattery will get you nowhere Flattery does not work. The phrase is used to discourage one's efforts to win favor or good fortune through flattery. A: "I just love your new haircut, Mrs. Jones." B: "Flattery will get you nowhere, Jimmy—you're still getting a D in my class." See also: flattery, get, nowhere, will imitation is the sincerest form of flattery proverb When someone imitates the things you do, it's a sign that they like and admire you. Honey, try not to get annoyed with your brother when he follows you around doing the same things you do. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all. See also: flattery, form, of, sincere Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Flattery will get you nowhere. Flattering me will not increase your chances of success. A: Gee, you can do almost anything, can't you? B: Probably, but flattery will get you nowhere. See also: flattery, get, nowhere, will Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Prov. Copying someone is flattering because it shows you want to be like that person. Child: Susie's doing everything I do. Make her stop. Mother: Don't be cross with her. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but I don't feel flattered when Mary copies my answers to the homework. See also: flattery, form, of, sincere McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. imitation is the sincerest form of flattery When people say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, they mean that if someone copies you, it must be because they admire you. Gregory Campbell went into West Belfast last week, I was there years ago. But imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. See also: flattery, form, of, sincere Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. imitation is the sincerest form of flattery copying someone or something is an implicit way of paying them a compliment. proverb See also: flattery, form, of, sincere Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary flattery will get you ˈeverywhere/ˈnowhere (spoken, humorous) praise that is not sincere will/will not get you what you want: Just remember — flattery will get you nowhere. There’s no point in trying to be nice to me so that I’ll give you what you want. See also: everywhere, flattery, get, nowhere, will Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary flattery will get you nowhere Appealing to my vanity will not advance your cause. Although this idea is very old, the expression dates only from the mid-twentieth century and originated in the United States. Aristophanes (ca. 388 b.c.), Cato (ca. 175 b.c.), and Cicero (ca. 45 b.c.) are but three of the ancients who warned against flattery. The current cliché appears in Ellery Queen’s A Fine and Private Place (1971; cited by Partridge), “‘Flattery will get you nowhere, Queen,’ the murderer said.” It is sometimes used ironically, in response to an insulting remark, and there is also a humorous variation, flattery will get you everywhere (a retort to a compliment). See also: flattery, get, nowhere, will The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: envy is the sincerest form of flattery sincere teach a man to fish it takes a village village better bend than break best-laid plans go astray, the the best-laid plans the best-laid plans go astray the best-laid plans of mice and men References in periodicals archive Flattery said he and members from his camp said the closing of processing facilities will result in mail delays and lower delivery standards. Mail distribution plans decried; Workers union head fears loss of quality Therefore, is not flattering someone akin to the highest form of flattery? Flattery? It's just praise where praise is due This is the right way to do business and today is a wonderful example of that supportBrendan Flattery Great park initiative of software giant helps community For, unlike the possible ambiguity of Penny Fray's remark, the very notion of flattery gives a whiff of a game plan being implemented. So it's true, flattery will get you everywhere Mr Flattery added: "66% of the 2.2m jobs created in the UK economy since 2010 have been from Small & Medium Businesses - the engine room of growth, job creation and prosperity for Britain. Sage enters late payment debate with manifesto; CAMPAIGN Imitation is supposed to be the sincerest form of flattery - but Baby wouldn't be the least bit flattered. It's 2.4 Spice Girls! In an open letter published on the Sage Group's website, UK chief executive Brendan Flattery said the Newcastle-heaquartered business software firm wholeheartedly supported proposals to address the "unacceptable situation" of late payment. Sage chief issues call for action on late payments; PAY FAIR Pietro Carmeliano sought the patronage of three successive kings during the tumultuous years 1482-1486, learning by trial and error to incorporate in his works the humanist propaganda and flattery that would finally appear in opportune proportions in his poem on the birth of Prince Arthur. English Humanist Books: Writers and Patrons, Manuscript and Print, 1475-1525 OFFALY: M Carragher; C Lowry, E Rigney, C Donohue; S Hannon, D Hogan, J O'Connor (0-2); NA Graham (1-3, 3f), D Kelly; P Cunningham (0-2), P Camon (0-1), J Flattery; P McPadden (0-2), S Cullen (0-2), B Cushen. NINE OF THE BEST FOR CILL Flattery, 82, of 15 Papineau Street, died Thursday, January 18th, in Knollwood Nursing Center, West Boylston. Henry A. Flattery, 82 Such a corking proposal deserves the greatest form of flattery, imitation. Brilliant idea from council Will you play my girlfriend?" Flattery got him everywhere - Ruth is back as Magz for the second series which kicked off last night. TV LAND: STEVE Coogan knows Political correctness has made flattery a thing of the past. Your LIFE: Dr Miriam gets to the heart of.. ...COMPLIMENTS; HEALTH For more details contact Joyce Flattery on 0151-523 5504. notice board IF imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then Christina Aguilera is a huge fan of rival pop queen Lady GaGa. Christina is going GaGa
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