weasel out of something
weasel out (of something)
1. To squeeze out of a narrow space; to slink out (of something). It's a bit tight, but I think I can weasel out of this part of the cave. Stevie got stuck in the tunnel at the playground, but he was eventually able to weasel out.
2. To avoid a situation or responsibility through sly or devious means. Oh no, you're not weaseling out of doing the dishes this time. You can help Grandma later.
3. To elicit something from someone through sly or devious means. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "weasel" and "out." The reporter was known for being able to weasel information out of just about anyone she spoke to. I tried to refuse but eventually they weaseled a donation out of me.
See also: out, weasel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
weasel out of something
in. to get out of doing something; to wiggle out of a responsibility. I know how to weasel out of something like that. You get a headache.
See also: of, out, something, weasel
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- weasel out
- weasel out (of something)
- squeeze into
- squeeze into (something)
- you weasel
- squeeze through
- Aladdin
- an Aladdin's cave
- cave
- squirm in