rub elbows with

idiom

US, informal

: to meet and talk with (someone) in a friendly way

The awards dinner gave me the opportunity to rub elbows with some of today's greatest American poets.

Examples of rub elbows with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cybersecurity vendors from around the world converged at the Mandalay Bay casino and resort to show off their latest developments and rub elbows with customers and competitors alike. —

PCMAG, 9 Aug. 2024 Don’t be surprised to rub elbows with Greek families and friend groups, couples on honeymoons, and athletes in lycra who cycled through town. —

Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 July 2024 Try wines from around the world, rub elbows with winemakers, attend seminars and treat yourself to paired wine dinners and lunches. —

Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 Also among the Icons listings are a slew of experiences to literally rub elbows with the stars. —

Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for rub elbows with

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