He tried to weasel into the private party without an invitation.
weasel into
idiomTo enter a place or a situation by being dishonest or by persuading someone in a clever way.
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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