走內線

zǒunèixiàn

take the inner line—use private influence to achieve one's end (e.g. seek somebody's favour by approaching his confidants or members of his family); go through private channels

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zǒu nèi xiàn

v. seek someone's favor, use private influence, go through private channels

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zou3 nei4 xian4

insider contacts, via private channels, to seek influence with sb via family members (possibly dishonest or underhand)

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走內線|走内线 [zǒu nèi xiàn] ► insider contacts ► via private channels ► to seek influence with sb via family members (possibly dishonest or underhand)