顔かおが利きく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

to have influence; to have pull; to have connections

Idiomatic expression meaning one's name or presence carries weight in a particular place or with a particular group, often because of personal connections or reputation.

• 彼かれは地じ元もとの役やく所しょに顔かおが利きく。

  He has influence at the local government office.

• あの店みせなら、彼かの女じょが顔かおが利きくから予よ約やくが取とりやすいよ。

  She has pull at that restaurant, so it's easy to get a reservation.