攀亲道故
pān​qīn​dào​gù

claiming connections

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    攀亲道故 / 攀親道故

    pān​qīn​dào​gù

    claiming connections

    (idiom) to claim kinship or old acquaintance as a way to climb socially or build connections

    他在宴会上四处和贵宾攀亲道故，希望能得到一些关照。

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