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friends in high places

idiom

Friends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.


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  1. 01

    come hell or high water

    Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.

  2. 02

    friends in low places

    Friends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings.

  3. 03

    get high

    To intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances.

  4. 04

    get off one's high horse

    To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.

  5. 05

    go places

    To make progress or achieve success.

  6. 06

    hell or high water

    Highly adverse circumstances; acts of God.

  7. 07

    high and dry

    Abandoned, stranded, helpless.

  8. 08

    high and low

    Everywhere; all over the place.

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