kiss someone's ring

== English == === Alternative forms === kiss the ring === Etymology === An allusion to a traditional manner of expressing obediance to a bishop (especially the pope) or king. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /kɪs ˈsʌmwʌnz ɹɪŋ/ Hyphenation: kiss some‧one's ring === Verb === kiss someone's ring (third-person singular simple present kisses someone's ring, present participle kissing someone's ring, simple past and past participle kissed someone's ring) (idiomatic) To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone. Synonyms: kiss someone's hem, touch the hem of someone's garment ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== kiss someone's ass kiss the rod kiss up suck up === Further reading === kissing traditions on Wikipedia.Wikipedia