Meaning of press the flesh | Babel Free

Definitions

To shake hands and socialize, especially in a political gathering.

idiomatic

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.”

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