friends in high places
Friends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He got the job because he has friends in high places.”
“She avoided a heavy fine for the parking violation because she has friends in high places at city hall.”
“Despite the lack of formal qualifications, his rapid promotion was widely attributed to his having friends in high places within the corporate hierarchy.”
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all-weather friend
One who is friendly, helpful, or available at all times regardless of the circumstances.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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asking for a friend
Indicates that a question is embarrassing by pretending to be posing the question on behalf of another person.
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better place
Heaven; happiness after death.
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come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
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come hell or high water
Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.
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fair-weather friend
One who is friendly, helpful, or available only when it is advantageous or convenient to be so.
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fall into place
To assume a clear and complete form when separate elements come together; to be fully realized at last.
Last updated August 10, 2026