have an in with (someone)

have an in with (someone)

To have a connection with someone in a position of power. If you have an in with the CEO, they'll definitely hire you.
See also: have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be had up (for something)
  • catch a tiger by the tail
  • chain of command
  • bring (someone) to heel
  • bring someone to heel
  • bring to heel
  • call (someone) to heel
  • blame for
  • blame for (something)
  • blamed