顔かおを利きかす

expression, godan verb (-su)

use one's influence; pull strings

Rare expression. Implies leveraging personal connections or reputation to get something done. Often used in contexts where someone's name or presence carries weight.

See also: 顔を利かせる

• 彼かれは政せい界かいに顔かおを利きかすことで、その計けい画かくを通とおした。

  He pushed the plan through by using his influence in political circles.

• この業ぎょう界かいでは、彼かれの顔かおを利きかせば大たい抵ていのことはうまくいく。

  In this industry, if you use his influence, most things will go smoothly.