have friends in high places
US /hæv frɛndz ɪn haɪ ˈpleɪsɪz/
UK /hæv frɛndz ɪn haɪ ˈpleɪsɪz/
1.
punya teman di tempat tinggi, punya koneksi penting
to know important or influential people who can help you
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He managed to get the job because he has friends in high places.
Dia berhasil mendapatkan pekerjaan itu karena dia punya teman di tempat tinggi.
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Don't worry about the permit; I have friends in high places who can help.
Jangan khawatir tentang izinnya; saya punya teman di tempat tinggi yang bisa membantu.