rubbed elbows

phrase

variants or rubbed shoulders
past tense of rub elbows
as in associated
to take part in social activities regularly rubs elbows with celebrities The fundraiser was an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the most influential innovators in the industry.

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“Rubbed elbows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbed%20elbows. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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