weasel into
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Meaning · English
to gain favor or entrance by flattering or deceitful means
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
đạt được sự yêu thích hoặc vào bằng cách xu nịnh hoặc lừa dối
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Literally: to squeeze into like a weasel
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She weaseled into the exclusive club by befriending a member
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “weasel into” mean?
to gain favor or entrance by flattering or deceitful means Literally: to squeeze into like a weasel
Is “weasel into” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.