rubs elbows

phrase

variants or rubs shoulders
present tense third-person singular of rub elbows
as in associates
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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“Rubs elbows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubs%20elbows. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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