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rub elbows with

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rub elbows with somebody

to meet or be with someone socially rub shoulders with somebody As Ms Quasebarth's personal assistant, Celia has rubbed elbows with singers and DJ's and even presidents.

See also: elbow, rub

rub elbows with

Also, rub shoulders with. Mix or socialize with, as in There's nothing like rubbing elbows with the rich and famous, or At the reception diplomats were rubbing shoulders with heads of state. Both of these terms allude to being in close contact with someone. [Mid-1800s]

See also: elbow, rub