How to Pronounce "friends in high places"
expression
FRENZ in HYE PLAY-siz
fr-ENDZ in hye PLAY-siz
Definition
People you know who have important or powerful jobs, especially those who can use their influence to help you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹɛndz/, /ˈfɹɛnz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhaɪ/ /ˈpɫeɪsəz/, /ˈpɫeɪsɪz
British English
fɹˈɛndz/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈaɪ/ /plˈeɪsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRENZ in HYE PLAY-siz
UK
fr-ENDZ in hye PLAY-siz
Listen in Context
He got the job because he has friends in high places.
If you have friends in high places, many doors can open for you.
She solved her problem quickly thanks to her friends in high places.
"Don’t worry, he’ll get us in; he’s got friends in high places."