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顔が利く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 顔が利く.
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Idiomatic expression
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
Examples
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.
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