get into a huddle

get into a huddle

To discuss something privately with a small or specific group of people. Likened to a huddle in American football, in which the offensive team gathers together before a play to discuss their plan. Go ahead and get into a huddle with your husband and decide if you want to submit a counter-offer. In that case, my group needs time to get into a huddle and come up with a new game plan. The headmaster wanted to get into a huddle with the board members before news of her illness leaked out.

See also: get, huddle

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get/go into a ˈhuddle (with somebody)

move close to somebody so that you can talk about something without other people hearing: Every time she asked a question, the group went into a huddle before giving her an answer.

See also: get, go, huddle

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