靠大树

靠大树

Literally means:

lean on big tree

Actually means:

be backed by a big shot

靠, rely on; 大树, a big tree, here refers to a powerful person or organization.

This phrase figuratively means relying on a more powerful person (such as one's elders or leaders). It also figuratively means relying on powerful people. It is usually used to mean facilitating one's life and development or even misdoings by relying on the protection or help from external forces.

靠，依赖。大树，在这里指处于强势地位的人或集体。

靠大树，比喻依靠力量比自己大的人（如长辈或上级）。也比喻依靠有权有势的人。多用或帮助来指依靠外力的保护或帮助，以利于自己的生存和发展，乃至于做坏事。