work a room

phrase

: to talk to the people in a room to get their support, approval, etc.
a politician who really knows how to work a room

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But the man can still work a room like few of his peers on the strength of his charisma. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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“Work a room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20a%20room. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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