have friends in high places
have friends in high places
To have favor with powerful people who can help one to get or do what one wants. She must have friends in high places because she is definitely unqualified for that job. I'm not too worried about this charge against me—I have friends in high places.
See also: friend, have, high, place
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have ˌfriends in high ˈplaces
know important people with power and influence who can help you: Ask Geoff to help with the campaign. He’s got friends in high places.See also: friend, have, high, place
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