Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
press-the-flesh
idiom
/prɛs ðə flɛʃ/
Definition
To engage in a greeting or interaction with someone, usually involving a handshake.
Examples
- During the campaign, the candidate made sure to press-the-flesh with as many voters as possible.
- At the networking event, he spent hours pressing the flesh with industry leaders.
Meaning
The act of physically greeting someone, often used in a political context to describe interactions with voters or constituents.
Synonyms
- shake hands
- greet
- meet and mingle
