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in_the_loop_608 to associate with someone; to come into contact with someone This expression refers to the imagery of getting so close to someone that your elbows touch. The term can be used in either a boasting or a negative manner.

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RUB ELBOWS WITH (SOMEONE) Mr. and Mrs. Campbell go to a lot of fancy dinner parties where they rub elbows with some very famous people.In his line of work as a criminal lawyer, Brian rubs elbows with some of the lowest levels of society.

Id	in_the_loop_608
Idiom	RUB ELBOWS WITH (SOMEONE)
Definition	to associate with someone; to come into contact with someone
Examples	Mr. and Mrs. Campbell go to a lot of fancy dinner parties where they rub elbows with some very famous people. In his line of work as a criminal lawyer, Brian rubs elbows with some of the lowest levels of society.
Extra Info	This expression refers to the imagery of getting so close to someone that your elbows touch. The term can be used in either a boasting or a negative manner.

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