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Buttonholing

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Translation buttonholing into russian

buttonhole
Verb
raiting
He tried to buttonhole the manager to discuss his proposal.
Он пытался приставать к менеджеру, чтобы обсудить свое предложение.

Definitions

buttonhole
Verb
raiting
To detain someone in conversation against their will.
He managed to buttonhole the manager after the meeting to discuss his proposal.
buttonholing
Noun
raiting
The act of detaining someone in conversation, often in a persistent or intrusive manner.
His buttonholing of the guests at the party made it difficult for them to leave the conversation.

Idioms and phrases

buttonhole (someone)
He tried to buttonhole the manager after the meeting.
приставать к (кому-то) с разговорами
Он пытался пристать к менеджеру с разговорами после встречи.