work the room

work the room

To interact with many people at an event or function. Often, but not always, applied to business situations. At networking events, Ben totally works the room, with the goal of meeting as many people as he possibly can. At parties, my dad always works the room and chats with everyone, but I'm too shy for that.
See also: room, work
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • heads will roll
  • see the end of (someone or something)
  • skunk at a garden party
  • leave (someone or something) be
  • leave it be
  • Leave me alone!
  • leave someone alone
  • leave/let somebody alone
  • leave alone
  • leave (someone or something) alone