Translations for „sidle“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

sidle [ˈsaɪdl] VB intr

to sidle up to sb

aproximar-se de alguém sem ser notado

Usage examples with sidle

to sidle up to sb

aproximar-se de alguém sem ser notado

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The long train came sidling through the scattered lights of the yard, clicking gently over the points.

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He presents shyness advancing, via sulkiness, into defiance, and then sidling or shuffling back again.

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He decided that he would look ridiculous appearing at the front desk without shoes, so he approached by sidling along the wall, where he could step without sullying the carpet.

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The tentacles touch each other and are then withdrawn repeatedly and there is biting, lunging and sidling.

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Those who have something to get off their chest are more likely to sidle up to the keyboard.

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You get into the club feeling good, looking fabulous, you sidle up to the bar, turn to the person beside you and...

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I sidled up to one of the guys and asked what the signing was for.

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He sidled over to his truck, staring at the huge animals, slipped into the front seat, then closed the door and turned on the ignition.

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An unshaved young man of about twenty clenching mallet-sized fists sidled up to him out of the mob.

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When issues become technical, it is especially tempting simply to glance at who is on which side, and sidle toward our customary allies.

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