someone's face fit

US /ˈsʌm.wʌnz feɪs fɪt/
UK /ˈsʌm.wʌnz feɪs fɪt/
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討人喜歡, 合乎心意

to be suitable for a particular job or position, often implying that the person is chosen based on personal preference rather than merit

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He got the promotion because his face fit, not because he was the most qualified.
他得到晉升是因為他很討人喜歡,而不是因為他最合格。
It's often about whether your face fits in this company, not just your skills.
在這家公司,通常是看你是否討人喜歡,而不僅僅是你的技能。