“Sidling up” means to approach something or someone in a quiet, cautious, or sneaky way, often with the intention of not being noticed. It can imply a degree of shyness, insincerity, or a desire to be discreet. [1, 2, 3]
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

• Quiet and Cautious: Sidling is a subtle movement, like inching closer rather than walking directly. [1, 3]
• Discreet Approach: It suggests an attempt to approach without drawing attention, perhaps from the side or back. [1, 4]
• Possible Intent: While it can be simple avoidance, “sidling up” can also imply a specific purpose, like trying to get closer for a conversation, to gain favor, or to avoid being noticed. [2, 5]
• Examples: You might “sidle up” to a group of friends to overhear their conversation, or a salesperson might “sidle up” to a potential customer. [4, 6]

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[1] https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/sidle[2] https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/sidle%20up[3] https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/sidle[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1789dv6/do_you_use_the_word_sidle_in_daily_language/[5] https://vdict.com/sidle%20up,7,0,0.html[6] https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/sidle

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