through one's connections

成語所屬單字connections

through one's connections — 慣用語

1. to achieve something or obtain an opportunity because of the people you know — e

1.慣用語
釋義

透過人脈;靠關係

to achieve something or obtain an opportunity because of the people you know — especially influential or powerful people — rather than through your own efforts or abilities alone.

例句

Lina got the prestigious internship through family connections rather than her own qualifications.

In many industries, success depends as much on your connections as on your talent and hard work.