息いきのかかる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

have the personal support of; be under the patronage of

Idiomatic expression meaning to be backed or protected by an influential person. Often used in the prenominal form 息のかかった to describe someone or something that enjoys such patronage.

• 彼かれは大だい臣じんの息いきのかかった候こう補ほ者しゃだ。

  He is a candidate who has the personal backing of the minister.

• あの会かい社しゃは政せい界かいの大おお物ものの息いきがかかっているらしい。

  That company seems to be under the patronage of a political heavyweight.