press the flesh
English
Verb
- (idiomatic) To shake hands and socialize, especially in a political gathering.
- 2008, "The Clintons Double-Team Obama," Time, 23 Jan.:
- Bill Clinton was in full campaign form Tuesday. Hours behind schedule, he stopped to press the flesh with everyone in sight.
- 2008, "The Clintons Double-Team Obama," Time, 23 Jan.:
References
- "press the flesh" at OneLook® Dictionary Search.
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