ensconce

Related to ensconce: indubitably, inane, peculiar, rambunctious

ensconce (oneself) in (something)

To plant or place oneself in a particular thing, setting, or situation. My brother's best friend is always trying to ensconce himself in our family gatherings, much to my annoyance. I ensconced myself in the airplane seat and tried to take a nap.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ensconce oneself in something

Fig. to establish oneself in something; to settle oneself into something; to place oneself firmly into something. He ensconced himself in the most comfortable chair. Sally ensconced herself in the huge throne and pretended she was a queen.
See also: ensconce
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • ensconce (oneself) in (something)
  • ensconce oneself in
  • selfie
  • wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
  • wash hands of
  • wash one's hands of
  • wash your hands of
  • wash your hands of somebody/something
  • wash your hands of something/someone
  • for sake
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