forelock-tugging

(British)

showing too much respect towards someone who is in a high position As the General marched in, the collective forelock-tugging began.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Mikaere	-	Maori
Feidhlim	FE-lim	Irish
Colombo	-	Italian
Naoise	NEE-sha	Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
Voldemaras	-	Lithuanian
Nicol (1)	-	Scottish, Medieval English