American Idioms and Expressions

Rub Shoulders With Someone Idiom

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rub shoulders with (someone)
What does rub shoulders with (someone) mean?
to work closely with someone, to associate with someone The sales manager rubs shoulders with some of the top business people in the city.

rub shoulders with (someone)
What does rub shoulders with (someone) mean?
to be in the same place as someone, to meet and mix with others We went to the party and were able to rub shoulders with some interesting artists.

rub shoulders with (someone)
What does rub shoulders with (someone) mean?
to be in the same place as others, to meet and mix with others We went to the party and were able to rub shoulders with some interesting artists.


Some Random Idioms
beside the point
What does "beside the point" mean?
to have no connection with what is being discussed "What you are saying is beside the point. We are not talking about salary now."

be had
What does "be had" mean?
to be victimized or cheated I was had by the salesman on the telephone.

rap (someone's) knuckles
What does "rap (someone's) knuckles" mean?
to punish someone slightly The judge decided to rap the young boy's knuckles for his crime.

keep an eye out for (someone or something)
What does "keep an eye out for (someone or something)" mean?
to watch for the arrival or appearance of someone or somethingI have been keeping my eye out for my grandparents all morning.
go out of fashion/style
What does "go out of fashion/style" mean?
to become unfashionableStriped pants have recently gone out of fashion.
make merry
What does "make merry" mean?
have fun, laugh and celebrateWe decided to go to a nice restaurant and make merry for the evening.
million miles away
What does "million miles away" mean?
to not be paying attention to something, to be distracted and daydreamingI was a million miles away and I did not hear anything that the teacher said.
keep good time
What does "keep good time " mean?
work accurately (used for a clock or watch)My watch has not been keeping good time lately.
slip away/off/out
What does "slip away/off/out" mean?
to go away or escape quietly or in secretI slipped away after my class and got something to eat.
maiden voyage
What does "maiden voyage" mean?
the first voyage of a ship or boatThe maiden voyage of the new cruise ship was popular with many people.
company man
What does "company man" mean?
a person who always works hard for his company and supports the company policies My father was a company man and he always put in an extra effort for his company.

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