blow sunshine up someone's ass
To blow sunshine up someone's ass means to flatter them with insincere, over-the-top praise — telling them exactly what they want to hear rather than what's true.
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To blow sunshine up someone's ass means to flatter them with insincere, over-the-top praise — telling them exactly what they want to hear rather than what's true. It's the verbal equivalent of a smoke-and-mirrors act, designed to make someone feel great while the truth goes unspoken. The phrase is blunt and a little irreverent, often used to call out sycophants, yes-men, or anyone more interested in keeping the peace than keeping it real. It's popular in workplaces, politics, and anywhere BS tends to flourish.
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(slang) To falsely flatter someone.
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