the longest pole knocks the persimmon

the longest pole knocks the persimmon

Success comes easily to those who have the best resources or means to obtain it. Primarily heard in US. Of course the daughter of a millionaire would get into that prestigious school. The longest pole knocks the persimmon, after all.
See also: knock, long, persimmon, pole
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • beat (one) to the punch
  • beat someone to the punch
  • beat to the punch
  • be there for the taking
  • be (one's) for the taking
  • be somebody's for the taking
  • be (one's) for the asking
  • be somebody's for the asking
  • get (something) for (someone or something)
  • luck into