connections; methods; inside information
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
social connections; channels; way to get things done
informalRefers to personal or professional networks or methods used to achieve a goal, often implying some insider knowledge or influence.
He is very familiar locally and has many connections to get this done.
If you want to invest in that project, you need to find the right channels.
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He has his own ways of doing business.
noun
skills; techniques; moves (especially in martial arts or games)
Often used in contexts like martial arts, sports, chess, or any activity requiring specific techniques or strategies.
Learn a couple of moves in sanda (Chinese kickboxing).
In this game of chess, his moves are very strange; I can't quite figure them out.
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Every martial arts school has its own unique fighting techniques.
noun
inside information; real situation; background details
informalRefers to the hidden or true circumstances behind a person, event, or organization.
I can't figure out the background of the person who came.
The real financial situation of this company is very opaque; it's hard for outsiders to understand.
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He speaks evasively; who knows what his real deal is.