Idiom
clout list
Meaning
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The politician added his top donors to the clout list.”
“You need to be on the clout list to enter the VIP lounge tonight.”
“Does this company keep a clout list for its biggest investors?”
“The reporter discovered that the mayor kept a secret clout list to ensure his friends received the best government contracts.”
“The university faced a scandal when the public learned that children of wealthy alumni were placed on a private clout list for easier admissions.”
“Even though she was qualified for the promotion, the manager chose someone from his personal clout list instead.”
“By securing a coveted spot on the clout list, the lobbyist gained unprecedented access to the inner circle of the administration, effectively bypassing standard bureaucratic procedures.”
Examples
simple
“The politician added his top donors to the clout list.”
“You need to be on the clout list to enter the VIP lounge tonight.”
“Does this company keep a clout list for its biggest investors?”
contextual
“The reporter discovered that the mayor kept a secret clout list to ensure his friends received the best government contracts.”
“The university faced a scandal when the public learned that children of wealthy alumni were placed on a private clout list for easier admissions.”
“Even though she was qualified for the promotion, the manager chose someone from his personal clout list instead.”
complex
“By securing a coveted spot on the clout list, the lobbyist gained unprecedented access to the inner circle of the administration, effectively bypassing standard bureaucratic procedures.”
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