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at elbow

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at somebody's elbow
near someone, often in order to help them She hovered constantly at Charles's elbow to make sure he had everything he wanted.
See also: elbow

at somebody's elbow
very near and convenient My kitchen is small and efficient with everything right at my elbow. Does the president have enough advisors at his elbow?
See also: elbow


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