press the flesh
Example Sentences
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Think of it as a politician hitting the campaign trail to press the flesh in search of cash and support, only not quite as sleazy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2023
Inside the church, as the crowd waits for Logan's casket to arrive, the Roys press the flesh.
From Salon • May 22, 2023
“But you can’t just mail it in. He’s going to have to press the flesh, roll his sleeves up, and get really serious.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023
By genetic luck, the pretend heir to the British throne just had to turn up and press the flesh to collect a paycheck.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2018
With the thumb and fore-finger, press the flesh from the smooth bone.
From Miss Parloa's New Cook Book by Parloa, Maria
