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rub shoulders with

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rub shoulders with someone (British, American & Australian, informal, American & Australian, informal)

to spend time with famous people. He's Hollywood's most popular hairdresser and regularly rubs shoulders with top movie stars.

See also: rub, shoulder

rub shoulders with someone

to meet or be with someone socially. The receptions offered a chance for business people to rub shoulders with business people from other countries.

See also: rub, shoulder

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He is going to breathe an atmosphere hot with naked passion; he is going to rub shoulders with men who walk hand in hand with death. The Malefactor by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context More results

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