English / idiom
Rub Elbows with Someone
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To socialize, mingle, or associate closely with distinguished or influential individuals
In context
01
He was so eager to rub elbows with socialites that he neglected his genuine friends.
02
At the grand charity gala, artists had the opportunity to rub elbows with industry leaders.
Synonyms
Mingle with,hobnob with,associate with
Antonyms
Isolate oneself,keep at arm's length,shun
Collocations
Rub elbows with celebrities,rub elbows with the elite,rub elbows with dignitaries