IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishrub elbows with someone
Meaning: To associate with someone; to come into contact with someone.
Example: “At the gallery opening, we rubbed elbows with several famous painters.”
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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