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at elbow

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at someone'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 someone'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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For he had been a famous back-swordman in his young days, and a good wrestler at elbow and collar.
 
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