kiss someone's ring
verb/kɪs ˈsʌmwʌnz ɹɪŋ/US
Etymology
An allusion to a traditional manner of expressing obediance to a bishop (especially the pope) or king.
Definitions
To give respect or reverence to someone
To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone.
- Betsy eats up the attention like a bobbysoxer at an Elvis concert. It won't be long before Luca will have them kissing his ring.
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