to flatter someone to gain favor
jemanden schmeicheln, um sich einen Gefallen zu sichern (jemanden shmaikheln um zikh einen gefalen zu zikhern)
"He’s trying to butter up the boss for a promotion."
"Er versucht, den Chef einzuschmeicheln, um eine Beförderung zu bekommen." (er versuht den chef einzushmaikheln um eine befoerderung zu bekomen)
to experience success for the first time
To survive or recover from a difficult situation.
my patience has run out
Someone who starts using a new product before others.
to reach an agreement after thorough discussion
to be in control of a situation