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rub (one's) hands

To be in keen or greedy anticipation (of something). The announcement has many shareholders rubbing their hands gleefully, as their investments will likely double almost overnight. We were rubbing our hands at the thought of a rematch against the team that robbed us of a spot in the finals so many years ago.
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rub (one's) hands

To experience or display pleased anticipation, self-satisfaction, or glee.
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We thought of them as witches and when we looked through the window we would see them rub hands and sparks would appear.
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