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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See also:
  • appear to
  • a shoulder to cry on
  • a tough cookie
  • a tough customer/cookie
  • a voice in the wilderness
  • (lone) voice in the wilderness
  • a change of heart
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • a mystery to (one)