idiom · to benefit from intimacy with an influential person or being in a favorable position to obtain something first

他在人事部工作，近水楼台先得月，有什么职位空缺他总是第一个知道。

idiom · the pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first; gaining an advantage due to physical proximity to a source

靠近湖边的住户近水楼台先得月，每天清晨都能欣赏到最美的湖光山色。