Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing rub, including its inflections. Clear word filter
3 idioms
rub shoulders
CEFR B2to mix or spend time with people in a social or professional setting
Neutral
rub someone the wrong way
CEFR B2to irritate or offend a person, often without intending to
Neutral
there's the rub
CEFR C1that is the particular difficulty or obstacle
Neutral