cozy up

Idioms

Try to get on friendly or intimate terms, ingratiate oneself. For example, That new woman is always cozying up to one or another club member so she'll be asked to join. [Mid-1900s]

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cozy up

At the start of each week’s show, Byrd told viewers to cozy up with a loved one.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

Other countries may end up studying Pakistan’s playbook to understand how to cozy up to the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

He wanted to hike in Griffith Park, hit up Thai Town for dinner and cozy up with some Nintendo “Mario Party.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

How about retreating to your bedroom to cozy up by a fireplace?

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024

Maybe I can settle into it, cozy up to it, make a home inside uncertainty.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

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