buttonhole someone イディオム
buttonhole someone
buttonhole someone Accost or detain a person in conversation. For example,
The reporter tried to buttonhole the senator, but she got away. This term is a metaphor for literally grasping someone by a buttonhole on his or her clothing. [Mid-1800s]
buttonhole (someone)
To confine or address addition in or with conversation. Likened to captivation assimilate addition by the lapels (on which the address acclimated for a boutonniere is located). I approved to leave the appointment early, but Larry buttonholed me with a annoying chat about weekend plans.Learn more: buttonholebuttonhole someone
Accost or apprehend a being in conversation. For example, The anchorman approved to address the senator, but she got away. This appellation is a allegory for actually acquisitive addition by a address on his or her clothing. [Mid-1800s] Learn more: buttonhole, someone