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rub elbows with someone

Meaning: To associate with someone; to come into contact with someone.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: This expression refers to the imagery of getting so close to someone that your elbows touch. The term can be used in either a boasting or a negative manner.

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