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Rub shoulders with Meaning in English

expression

ˈɹəb/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
RUB SHOHL-derz with
ɹˈʌb/ /ʃˈəʊldəz/ /wˈɪð
rub SHOHLD-uz with

释义

To spend time with or be in the company of important or famous people, usually in social or professional situations.

用法与细微差别

This is an idiom, used mainly in spoken or informal written English. It usually implies meeting influential or well-known people in a way that might bring opportunities. Often heard as 'rub shoulders with the rich and famous'. Not literal—don't use for physical contact.

例句

He loves to rub shoulders with celebrities at parties.

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At his new job, he gets to rub shoulders with top managers.

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Tourists hope to rub shoulders with famous actors in Hollywood.

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It's not every day you rub shoulders with world leaders at a conference.

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You never know who you'll rub shoulders with at these industry events.

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She managed to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in fashion.

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