/Sounds like 'pa-lan-KON'/
In Mexico, someone with an extensive network of powerful contacts who can open doors that are closed to everyone else. The ultimate insider — the person you need to know to get things done.
Example
"With those connections he got the contract without even competing."
"I need a palancón to get my foot in the door at that company."
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/Sounds like 'pa-lan-KON'/
In Mexico, someone with an extensive network of powerful contacts who can open doors that are closed to everyone else. The ultimate insider — the person you need to know to get things done.
Example
"With those connections he got the contract without even competing."
"I need a palancón to get my foot in the door at that company."
Word family
Regional synonyms: