顔が利く

かおがきく

to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)

Also written 顔がきく

Meaning

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to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)

Example sentences

彼はこのあたりの店では顔がきくんだ。

He's a regular at the bars and pubs around here.