draw aside
Frequency: 5.23.5 per million words
to pull someone to a more private place to talk
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Examples (20)
- The coach drew the star player aside for a pep talk.
- The manager drew me aside to discuss my performance review privately.
- During the chaotic press conference, the senator drew his aide aside to give him new instructions.
- At the wedding, her best friend drew her aside for a quiet word.
- She drew me aside to warn me about the upcoming changes.
- After the presentation, I'll draw him aside to get his honest feedback.
- A police officer drew the witness aside, away from the reporters.
- The witness was drawn aside by the lawyer for a brief consultation.
- I saw the boss drawing Sarah aside into his office; I wonder what that's about.
- Could you please draw the new employee aside and explain the office etiquette?
- Before the announcement, I will draw you aside to explain the situation in private.
- Drawing the captain aside, the coach whispered a change in strategy.
- He drew her aside at the party and whispered, 'We need to talk.'
- A mysterious stranger drew him aside in the dimly lit alley.
- The teacher would often draw a student aside to discuss their progress.
- My grandfather drew me aside during the family gathering to share an old story.
- He was about to leave when his mother drew him aside for a quiet word.
- The doctor has drawn the patient's family aside to deliver the news.
- After a long debate, the team captain drew his opponent aside to show a sign of respect.
- It was necessary to draw them aside before the argument escalated in public.