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cosy up to

To form a relationship with some one or some thing for the purpose of obtaining some benefit.
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It is often suggested that politicians are too inclined to cosy up to big business in order to receive funds for election expenses.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'cosy up to':

cosy up toTo come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another party to snuggle or embrace.
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