Which one sounds more natural? It would be better if you provide a more natural one?
1) The country has been caught in a vicious circle of bootlickers. 2) The country is in the grip of bootlickers. 3) The country has fallen into the clutches/hands of bootlickers.
Top answer
Try perhaps: The country is being run by a bunch of bootlickers .
— Teechr
Try perhaps: The country is being run by a bunch of bootlickers .
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