pull aside
Take someone apart
Pull aside means to take someone away from a group for a private conversation: The manager pulled me aside to discuss my performance.
The phrase implies discretion—whatever needs saying shouldn't be heard by others.
It can also mean to move something out of the way: She pulled aside the curtain.
- tugShort forceful pull
- draw backRetreat or flinch
- partPiece of whole
- break awaySeparate suddenly from
- confideShare private matters
draw · corner · private chat · quiet word · hold back · counsel · take apart · split off · nudge · single out · call out · flag down · step outside · reprimand · grip · segregate · have a word · whisper
- conversationschat, talk, discussion, discuss, chatter