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The expression "to rub shoulders with someone" means to know or socialize with people, often of a certain status or importance. Americans say "rub elbows."

L'espressione "to rub shoulders with someone" significa conoscere o frequentare persone, spesso di un certo status o importanza. In americano si dice "rub elbows".

Idiom to rub shoulders with someone
Definition to know someone; to be or be friends with someone
Examples - I wouldn't do anything to annoy her. She rubs shoulders with the president's wife.
- The last thing I want is to rub shoulders with those obnoxious rich kids.
Note Americans rub elbows not shoulders.

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