have friends in high places
US /hæv frɛndz ɪn haɪ ˈpleɪsɪz/
UK /hæv frɛndz ɪn haɪ ˈpleɪsɪz/

1.
有高層朋友, 有靠山
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.
他能得到這份工作是因為他有高層朋友。
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Don't worry about the permit; I have friends in high places who can help.
別擔心許可證;我有高層朋友可以幫忙。