yes-man
nounUK /ˈjes.mæn/
US /ˈjes.mæn/
A yes-man is someone who always says yes to the boss and never disagrees.
The manager never heard bad news because his yes-man agreed with everything he said.
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2. A person who agrees with everything to gain favor or avoid trouble.
Around the king, every courtier was a yes-man hoping for a reward.
3. An employee who never questions orders from a superior.
The company failed because the board was full of yes-men who never challenged the CEO.
4. Someone who lacks independent opinions and simply echoes others.
Don't be a yes-man; tell me what you really think about the plan.