This flashcard uses '借了约翰之光' (jiè le Yuēhàn zhī guāng) to mean he got the job by 'riding on John's coat tails' due to the director's respect for John.
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。
| 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 |
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| 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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