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usage of "fawn"



 
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Phrase 'I can't help myself' | "that" vs. "which" in attributive clause
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usage of "fawn" #1 (permalink) Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:30 am   usage of "fawn"		  
Hi, guys !

Please, could you tell me if you find the way I used "fawn" natural ? (to mean "bootlick")
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The guy sitting on the left of me in the office has never missed a chance to fawn on/over the boss


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usage of "fawn" #2 (permalink) Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:11 am   usage of "fawn"		  
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Yes, that's fine, Alex.
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usage of "fawn" #3 (permalink) Mon Aug 25, 2008 14:49 pm   usage of "fawn"		  
Hi Alex

I'd add that 'fawn over' would be the most typical collocation by far.
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