idiom
it's not what you know but who you know
its NOT what you NOH but HOO you NOH
ɪts nɒt wɒt juː noʊ bʌt huː juː noʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
it'snotwhatyouknowbutwhoyouknow
Dictionary meaning
success and opportunity in professional and social life depend more on the personal relationships and connections one has than on one's formal knowledge, qualifications, or technical skills alone; a reflection on the dominant role of social capital in career advancement and access to opportunities
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