The corrupt official is clearly in the developer's pocket.
in someone's pocket
idiomReceiving money from, and under the influence of, a person or group of people, with the expectation that a favor or advantage will be proffered in return.
Everyone knows the local politician is in the construction company's pocket, so he always approves their building projects.
The investigative journalist uncovered evidence that the entire city council was in the pocket of a powerful lobbyist, ensuring that every contract favored his clients.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.