work through channels



work through channels

Fig. to try to get something done by going through the proper procedures and persons. You can't accomplish anything around here if you don't work through channels. I tried working through channels, but it takes too long. This is an emergency.
See also: channel, work

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HarriHAHR-ree (Finnish)Finnish, Welsh
HyldaHIL-dəEnglish (Rare)
Hrei&Eth;Unn-Ancient Scandinavian
Tinatini-Georgian
İSmaİL-Turkish
Francescofrahn-CHES-koItalian