to climb the greasy pole

Définition et signification de « climb the greasy pole » en anglais

to climb the greasy pole
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to advance in one's career or social status by using unfair or dishonest methods, often while competing with others who have similar goals

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He has reached the top by climbing the greasy pole for over a decade.
He's been climbing the greasy pole for years, but still no one has managed to expose him.
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