draw to one side

Frequency: 6.57.0 per million words

To pull someone to a different position to talk privately.

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Examples (10)

  • The manager drew me to one side to discuss my performance review privately.
  • She drew her friend to one side at the crowded party to share some exciting news.
  • "Could I draw you to one side for a moment?" the detective asked politely.
  • After the presentation, the professor drew the student to one side to offer some constructive criticism.
  • He was about to leave when his boss drew him to one side for a confidential talk.
  • I will need to draw Sarah to one side later to explain the changes in the project.
  • During the ceremony, the diplomat was drawn to one side by an aide for an urgent message.
  • He saw his two children arguing and drew the older one to one side to calm the situation.
  • The coach is known for drawing players to one side rather than criticizing them in front of the team.
  • Just before the vote, she was drawn to one side by a party whip who reminded her of her duty.