friend at court

Noun

A friend whose influential position is likely to prove useful.

Japanese Meaning

宮廷において影響力を持ち、その力が役立つ可能性がある友人。

When the dispute threatened to derail the project, her friend at court intervened and smoothed the way.

紛争が計画を頓挫させそうになったとき、彼女の権力のある友人が介入して事態を収めた。

Sense（1）

A friend whose influential position is likely to prove useful.

friends at court

（ plural ）