Bahasa Melayu
ambil
English
try to ingratiate oneself, fawn, bootlick
Ambil muka means to try to win favour by flattering someone.
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Dia tidak suka rakan yang selalu ambil muka di hadapan ketua.
He does not like colleagues who always fawn in front of the boss.
Jangan ambil muka dengan memberi pujian yang tidak ikhlas.
Do not try to ingratiate yourself by giving insincere praise.
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ambil muka
Ambil muka means to try to win favour by flattering.
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