How to Pronounce "rub elbows"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊz
RUB EL-bohz
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɛlbəʊz
rub EL-bohz
Definition
To meet and spend time with important, famous, or influential people, usually in a social or professional setting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /ˈɛɫˌboʊz
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɛlbəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB EL-bohz
UK
rub EL-bohz
Listen in Context
At the conference, you can rub elbows with industry leaders.
She likes to rub elbows with celebrities at parties.
Many people go to big events to rub elbows and make connections.
You want to get noticed in Hollywood? You have to rub elbows with the right people.