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to climb the greasy pole
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достижение более успешной позиции в результате очень усердной работы
to advance in one's career or social status by using unfair or dishonest methods, often while competing with others who have similar goals
Пример
He's been climbing the greasy pole for years, but still no one has managed to expose him.
She climbed the greasy pole to become the CEO.
He has reached the top by climbing the greasy pole for over a decade.