rub+up

  • 131rub off — (on (someone)) to be learned or obtained without any effort. I like to think that my love of reading will rub off on my children. Usage notes: usually used of a skill, an interest, or a quality …

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  • 132rub shoulders — If you rub shoulders with people, you meet and spend time with them, especially when they are powerful or famous …

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