Sentence examples for yes-man from inspiring English sources

The term "yes-man" is correct and usable in written English.
It refers to a person who agrees with everything their superior says, often to gain favor. Example: "In the meeting, it was clear that Tom was just a yes-man, nodding along with every decision without offering any real input." Alternatives include "sycophant" or "toady."

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yes-man

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Alternative spelling of yes man

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(He's his own yes-man).

Be a yes-man.

They call it being a yes-man.

He's not a yes-man but he will be loyal".

In short, a yes-man, chosen so that Mr Putin can set his own priorities.

Grouchy Socialists already sneer at him for being "America's yes-man".

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"I'm the yes man".

Not a yes man".

"He wasn't a yes man".

But Dave wasn't a yes man.

He's the opposite of a yes man".

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