rubbing elbows

phrase

variants or rubbing shoulders
present participle of rub elbows
as in going out
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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“Rubbing elbows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbing%20elbows. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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