friend at court

friend at court

An ally, patron, or benefactor who is in a position of authority or influence. The Secretary of State has expressed his desire for our country to be a friend at court for the emerging global superpower.
See also: court, friend
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a friend at court

a person in a position to use influence on your behalf.
See also: court, friend
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See also:
  • a friend at court
  • (one's) heart's desire
  • your heart's desire
  • desire
  • yearning desire
  • pass in your ally
  • ally
  • in the train of (someone)
  • endow (someone or something) with (something)
  • endow with