friend(s) in court
friend(s) in court
A powerful friend who typically helps one to get or do what one wants. She must have a friend in court because she is definitely unqualified for that job. I'm not too worried about this charge against me—I have friends in court.
See also: court
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
friend in court
Also, friends in high places. A person or persons who can help by virtue of their important position. For example, With a friend in court, he has a good chance of getting the contract, or Jim thinks he can get out of paying the fine; he has friends in high places. This expression alludes to the power of a person at the royal court. With the decline of monarchies, high places came into more common use. [c. 1400]
See also: court, friend
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- friend in court
- who needs enemies with friends like (someone)
- with friends like (someone), who needs enemies
- Any friend of
- any friend of (someone's) (is a friend of mine)
- friends with
- friends with (someone)
- friend or foe
- make a friend
- flexible