meet the press
Definition
A long-running American NBC television program, broadcast since 1947, featuring interviews with political figures, policy discussions, and news analysis.
Idiomatically, to appear before journalists or the media for questioning, often in a formal press conference or interview setting, typically by politicians or public figures.
Examples
After dodging reporters for weeks, the mayor finally decided to meet the press and spin his latest blunder into a 'strategic pivot.'
The CEO's attempt to meet the press backfired spectacularly when he blamed the intern for the exploding widget fiasco.
Politicians love to meet the press when polls are up, but vanish faster than ice cream in July when scandals hit.
She prepared all night to meet the press, only to realize her cat had shredded the only suit that didn't scream 'budget crisis.'