bow and scrape
Example Sentences
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A beneficiary might have to bow and scrape like a courtier, or accept treatment as a glorified servant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Terrified of getting on his bad side, we bow and scrape, flatter and flirt, or worse — just to get that raise or make sure we don’t get fired.
From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2018
With a knowing gaze, raised eyebrow and narrowed eyes, he surveys his courtiers as they bow and scrape and jockey for royal favor.
From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2015
Job-seekers were being taught to bow and scrape and grovel to get a job.
From Forbes • Apr. 17, 2015
Like all Scholars, I learned to lower my eyes before the Martials, but at least I never had to bow and scrape before them.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
