Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rub-shoulders-with-someone
idiom
/rʌb ˈʃoʊldərz wɪð ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
Definition
To meet or spend time with someone, especially in a social or professional context.
Examples
- At the gala, we had a chance to rub shoulders with some prominent figures in the industry.
- He often rubs shoulders with successful entrepreneurs to learn from their experiences.
Meaning
This phrase often implies mingling with people who have influence or significance, or is used to refer to networking or associating with others.
Synonyms
- network
- socialize
- mix
- mingle
