Cosy up to

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verb

To become friendly with someone, often for personal gain.

He's been cosying up to the boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
Visual representation of "cosy up to" - To become friendly with someone, often for personal gain.

Often appears as...

  • cosy up to the boss
  • cosy up to the teacher

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Personal Gain

Often implies using flattery or friendliness to win someone's favor for self-benefit.

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During the event, she cosied up to the influential guests to gain more contacts.
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Negative Connotation

Can suggest insincerity or manipulation, so be cautious when describing someone's actions.

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People noticed he only cosied up to the boss when he needed a favor.
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Strategic Relationships

Used to describe actions in social climbing or strategic networking situations.

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She's cosying up to the key players in her industry.
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