cozy up to someone
cozy up (to someone or something)
1. To move close (to someone) in order to snuggle. I left the room when my sister and her boyfriend started cozying up on the sofa. The puppies cozied up to their mother.
2. By extension, to become friendly (with someone or some group), usually in an attempt to obtain something. The corporation has started cozying up to several foreign governments in an attempt to expand its influence. People from across the city have been cozying up ever since I won the lottery.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cozy up (to someone)
in. to become overly friendly with someone in hope of gaining special favors. Taylor cozied up to the prof, hoping for a good grade at least.
See also: cozy, someone, up
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- cozy
- cozy up
- cozy up (to someone or something)
- cuddle up
- missile
- morning glory
- morning wood
- curl up with
- curl up with (someone or something)
- morning missile