How to Pronounce "rub shoulders with"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
RUB SHOHL-derz with
ɹˈʌb/ /ʃˈəʊldəz/ /wˈɪð
rub SHOHLD-uz with
Definition
To spend time with or be in the company of important or famous people, usually in social or professional situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ʃˈəʊldəz/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB SHOHL-derz with
UK
rub SHOHLD-uz with
Listen in Context
He loves to rub shoulders with celebrities at parties.
At his new job, he gets to rub shoulders with top managers.
Tourists hope to rub shoulders with famous actors in Hollywood.
It's not every day you rub shoulders with world leaders at a conference.