nestle down

nestle down (in something)

To lean or lie down (into or on top of something) in a snuggly, cuddly, secure manner. After the kids were in bed and the house was tidied up, we finally nestled down in front of the television to chill out for a while. I love nestling down in bed at night after a long day of work.
See also: down, nestle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

nestle down (in something)

to settle down in something; to snuggle into something, such as a bed. They nestled down in their warm bed. Please nestle down and go to sleep.
See also: down, nestle
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bed down some place
  • bounce up and down
  • come a gutser
  • be down to (one)
  • be down to somebody/something
  • be down to something
  • be down to (do something)
  • close down
  • close down and shut down
  • come a-cropper
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A subtle and warm tone of grown-up pink, Heart Wood (also known as Pictured Rocks) draws from the tactile qualities of natural wood and leather, conveying comfort and ease in response to consumers wanting to nestle down more and create a 'welcome home,' just in time for Omani residents to give their homes a facelift for the New Year.
AkzoNobel described the color as a "subtle and warm tone of grown-up pink, Heart Wood draws from the tactile qualities of natural wood and leather, conveying comfort and ease in response to consumers wanting to nestle down more and create a welcome home."
There are even a couple of four-legged friends who I'd actively encourage to nestle down on my sofa, without a dog hair in sight - perfect!
There are even a couple of fourlegged friends who I'd actively encourage to nestle down on my sofa, without a dog hair in sight - perfect!
Then, because it was the 1960s and America had not yet been consumed by fears, phobias, panic attacks and busybodies who think they have to make all sorts of laws to keep people "safe," I would climb into the truck bed, nestle down between a couple of feed sacks, and either stare at the sky on the way home watching the clouds, or read a book I had brought along.
The name comes from the fat flowers that nestle down in the folds of the leaves.
CURL UP AND RELAX Nestle down in luxurious style on the pretty Chatham sofa from the Simply Chic range
Watching the numbers became a bit of an obsession; I began to wish that either I could be way in front, or nestle down with Gordon, as every day I was drawn to check how everyone was doing.
The best reefs are the ones where there are spaces between the reef materials that allow the flounder to nestle down on the bottom.
Along the banks of the scenic James River, one finds the perfect spot to nestle down for a few extra days and see all central Virginia has to offer.
And all of this was done with a casual cool and hands-in-pockets swagger which gave you the impression he might nestle down on the fairway and have a siesta.
The disciplinary committee considered a complaint concerning Stephen Davies as financial controller of Nestle down Beds.
She has already watched you nestle down in front of the box with a six pack for Premiership games.
We all just want to get home, close the door to the world, nestle down in our comfiest chair in front of our home entertainment center, send out for food, and close out the world.
It's a perfect night for tadpoles to nestle down in the mud.