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kissing goes by favor

US /ˈkɪs.ɪŋ ɡoʊz baɪ ˈfeɪ.vər/
UK /ˈkɪs.ɪŋ ɡəʊz baɪ ˈfeɪ.və/
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Idiom

pilih kasih menentukan kejayaan, siapa ada kabel

success or rewards are often gained through personal connections or favoritism rather than merit

Contoh:
He got the promotion even though he was less qualified; I guess kissing goes by favor.
Dia mendapat kenaikan pangkat walaupun kurang berkelayakan; saya rasa pilih kasih yang menentukan segalanya.
In this industry, kissing goes by favor, so networking is essential.
Dalam industri ini, pilih kasih sering berlaku, jadi rangkaian hubungan sangat penting.