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他借了约翰之光得了这份差使——公司的董事很尊重约翰,对他的工作也很满意 Job By Riding John's Coat Tails  Company Director

正面 他借了约翰之光得了这份差使——公司的董事很尊重约翰,对他的工作也很满意
背面 He got his job by riding on John's coat tails — the company director respects John and likes his work.

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