flit from person to person
To move quickly from one person to another. That guy's a politician, so he's just spent the whole night flitting from person to person, naturally. I know I should be networking, but the idea of flitting from person to person in a room full of strangers makes me nauseous. I know you're hoping to meet someone here at the bar, but don't fixate on just one guy—flit from person to person. It gives you better odds of success!
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flit from person to person
Fig. to move quickly from person to person or thing to thing. (See also flit from something to something else.) Tom flitted quickly from person to person, handing out snacks and beverages. The singer flitted from table to table, working the crowd for tips.
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