nuolla persettä
What does “nuolla persettä” mean in English?
This phrase means to flatter someone or suck up to them, often in a sycophantic way. The literal translation is 'lick arse,' but it doesn't always carry sexual connotations.
Literally “lick arse”
You might hear it in contexts where someone is being overly complimentary or ingratiating, similar to saying someone is 'kissing ass' in English. It's used as a verb and can be somewhat informal.
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