the old boy network
the way in which men who have been to the same expensive school or university help each other to find good jobs

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

old-boy network
the way in which men who have been to the same expensive school or university help each other to find good jobs.
He admitted the old boy network had once existed in the company but said that things had changed now.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

old boy network
the situation where people (usually men) who went to the same school help each other get good jobs
It was an old law firm and being part of an old boy network was necessary to get a job there.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

old boy network
n. phr. A system whereby men who went to the same school help each other to get good jobs, regardless of their ability or training.
Peter got his lucrative job thanks to the old boy network rather than because of his qualifications.
Compare: OLD COLLEGE TRY.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲