Meaning of Idiom ‘Yes Man’
A yes man is a person who agrees with everything their superior, employer, supervisor, or authority figure says without thought; a mindless follower or sycophant; a person who attempts to ingratiate themselves to the person in charge to achieve advancement or to retain their position.
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Usage Notes
The term yes man is derogatory. Calling someone a yes man is similar to calling them a brown noser or kiss up.
Examples Of Use
“Donald Trump surrounds himself with yes men and sycophants. To disagree is to be banished.”
“Bill is just a yes man. You can’t trust a word he says.”
“I’m not interested in yes men. I need the people who work for me to think for themselves.”
“I wouldn’t work for him. He only hires yes men. That’s not me.”
Origin
Used since at least the latter half of the century.
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