snuggle against

snuggle (up) against (one)

To lie, curl up to, or press up against one in an intimate, comfortable manner. He snuggled up against me on the park bench, as we watched the sun go down on the horizon. I snuggled up against Tom during the movie to let him know that I wanted to be more than just friends.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

snuggle (up) against someone or something

to press or cuddle against someone or something, as if to keep warm. Tiffany snuggled up against Tad and asked him to give her some chewing gum. He snuggled against the warm wall on the other side of the fireplace.
See also: snuggle
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • get up against
  • get up against (someone or something)
  • clash
  • clash against
  • clash against (someone or something)
  • hold (something) against (someone or something)
  • hold against
  • against
  • against (someone or something)
  • file charges against (one)
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