rub elbows

phrase

variants or rub shoulders
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: to associate closely : mingle

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The exciting part is being able to rub elbows with winemakers, chefs, distillers, and wine experts over a few festive days. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 There’s a real possibility that actors like Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt rubbed elbows with Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Friday. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

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