the old pals act

old pals act

The idea that someone has used their power, money, influence, or position to benefit or protect their friends or acquaintances. Used especially in reference to sports teams. Primarily heard in UK. Despite being great friends with the club's owner, the new manager insists that it was his belief in the team's ability to win championships, not some old pals act, that led him to take the job.See also: act, old, pal

the old pals act

used humorously to imply that someone is using a position of influence to help their friends. British informalSee also: act, old, pal

单词	the old pals act
释义	the old pals act old pals act The idea that someone has used their power, money, influence, or position to benefit or protect their friends or acquaintances. Used especially in reference to sports teams. Primarily heard in UK. Despite being great friends with the club's owner, the new manager insists that it was his belief in the team's ability to win championships, not some old pals act, that led him to take the job.See also: act, old, pal the old pals act used humorously to imply that someone is using a position of influence to help their friends. British informalSee also: act, old, pal
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