rub elbows (with) (Meaning)

rub elbows (with)

to meet and talk with (someone) in a friendly way

The aspiring politician was eager to rub elbows with influential figures in the industry.
At the exclusive gala, guests rubbed elbows with celebrities and dignitaries alike.
The young entrepreneur hoped to rub elbows with successful investors to secure funding for her startup.
The socialite spent weekends rubbing elbows with the elite at glamorous soirées.
The community outreach program allowed underprivileged youth to rub elbows with mentors and role models.
The conference provided an opportunity for researchers to rub elbows and exchange ideas.
The networking event was a chance for marketers to rub elbows with potential clients.
The museum's grand opening allowed patrons to rub elbows with renowned artists.
The festival drew attendees from all walks of life, giving them the chance to rub elbows with people from different cultures.
The former president rubbed elbows with world leaders during his post-retirement travels.

to meet and talk with (someone) in a friendly way

company, consociate, keep company (with), hang (around or out), take up with, collaborate, sort,associate, fall in with, join

avoid, shun, cold-shoulder, snub, divorce, alienate, break up, disperse,split (up), split

The aspiring politician was eager to rub elbows with influential figures in the industry.

At the exclusive gala, guests rubbed elbows with celebrities and dignitaries alike.

The young entrepreneur hoped to rub elbows with successful investors to secure funding for her startup.

The socialite spent weekends rubbing elbows with the elite at glamorous soirées.