friends in high places
idiomFriends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.
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come hell or high water
Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.
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friends in low places
Friends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings.
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get high
To intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances.
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get off one's high horse
To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.
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go places
To make progress or achieve success.
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hell or high water
Highly adverse circumstances; acts of God.
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high and dry
Abandoned, stranded, helpless.
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high and low
Everywhere; all over the place.