Idiom idiom
weasel into
Meaning
To enter a place or a situation by being dishonest or by persuading someone in a clever way.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“He tried to weasel into the private party without an invitation.”
“She managed to weasel into the project team by flattering the manager instead of showing her skills.”
“Despite his lack of qualifications, he used his charm to weasel into the inner circle of the company's executive board.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026