Sentence examples for rub elbows from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(2)

touch elbows

rub shoulders

"rub elbows" is correct and usable in written English.
It is a phrase that means to associate with or to come in contact with people of a higher social status, often in the pursuit of valuable connections or knowledge. For example, you can say, "I've been trying to rub elbows with influencers and thought leaders in my industry."

Dictionary

rub elbows

verb

To associate closely; to socialize, consort, or mingle.

synonyms

rub shoulders

Exact(57)

The two rub elbows.

The New York Times

I like to rub elbows with a culture.

The New York Times - Travel

You should be able to rub elbows with anybody here".

The New York Times

"And they get to rub elbows with the pros".

The New York Times - Travel

News reports rub elbows with home-video bloopers.

The New York Times - Arts

Some political candidates offer donors the chance to rub elbows with celebrities.

The New York Times

The place is tumultuous and usually crowded: City bankers rub elbows with women wearing hijabs.

The New York Times - Travel

Perhaps the chance to rub elbows with the rich and famous attracted some of the customers.

The New York Times

Sometimes, as in Sakti Burman's 2008 watercolor "Durga," mortals and deities rub elbows.

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Rubbing elbows with stars?

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Rubbing Elbows with Ian Anderson.

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