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подлизываться (or (US) cozy up (intransitive,) often foll by to (mainly US & Canadian) 1. to seek to become intimate or to ingratiate oneself (with someone) 2. to draw close to (somebody or something) for warmth or for affection; snuggle up. Collins. 1. To snuggle. If you two are cold, you can cosy up by the fireplace. 2. To come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another (often hesitant) party to snuggle or embrace. He forgot the whole argument when she cosied up to him on the couch. The kitten cosied up to the gruff old hound, and all resistance disappeared. 3. (by extension) To form a relationship with some one or some thing for the purpose of obtaining some benefit. It is often suggested that politicians are too inclined to cosy up to big business in order to receive funds for election expenses. The sales guys might be able to cosy up to the customers, but they are inexperienced in technical support. 2005,Lynn Phillips, Watford Under Wood, p123 Looks like I'd better cosy up to her and see if I can pump some facts out of her. WT Alexander Demidov) |
