Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to rub shoulders with
idiom
/tə rʌb ˈʃoʊldərz wɪð/
Definition
to meet and spend time with someone, especially someone important or famous
Examples
- She always dreamed of rubbing shoulders with celebrities at the film festival.
- At the conference, you’ll have the chance to rub shoulders with industry leaders.
- He enjoys rubbing shoulders with political figures during fundraising events.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to rub shoulders with’ means to socializing or interacting with someone, often within the context of networking or mingling in influential circles.
Synonyms
- networking
- mingling
- socializing
- interacting
- mixing
