Meaning of press the flesh | Babel Free
Examples
“Bill Clinton was in full campaign form⟳ Tuesday. Hours behind schedule⟳, he stopped to press⟳ the flesh with everyone in sight.”
“I’ve followed candidates campaigning in the past, been to countless political-party and interest-group functions, and seen plenty of politicians press⟳ the flesh while I stand⟳ on the side with my notepad or sit⟳ at a rickety table with my laptop.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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