| 单词 | friend in high places |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfriend in high places friend in high places n. (usually in plural) a person in a position of power or authority who is willing and able to use his or her influence on one's behalf; cf. friend in court n. at Phrases 5. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > intercession or influence on someone's behalf > [noun] > one who > in high places friend in courta1425 friend in high places1646 1646 T. Edwards 3rd Pt. Gangræna Pref. sig. 4v To do it [sc. write] in a time when the Sectaries had so many friends in high places.., I believe no wise man who considers it will call it Self-seeking. 1826 Oriental Herald & Jrnl. Gen. Lit. Sept. 568 It is truly lamentable to think that these unprincipled men should find friends in high places to aid and abet their wickedness. 1898 W. A. Hammond Son of Perdition xxvi. 260 Thou wilt discover that thy friends in high places care nothing for thee. 1970 P. Berton National Dream vi. ii. 229 It was more than merely useful to have a friend in high places; for a contractor it was virtually mandatory. 2008 Vanity Fair July 78/1 The groom was a thirtysomething American lawyer with friends in high places. < as lemmas |
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