flesh-presser

flesh-presser

A politician, particularly one running for office and apt to meet, talk to, and shake hands with (i.e., "press the flesh of") many different people. There's no way you'll win the election if you aren't a flesh-presser with your constituents. I'm too much of an introvert to run for office. I can't stomach the thought of being a flesh-presser. I'm not surprised Mike's become a flesh-presser—he's always been gregarious and committed to improving our community.

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flesh-presser

and palm-presser

n. a politician. Being a flesh-presser is risky during flu season. A palm-presser came to our door to ask us what we thought about his issues.

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