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.

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work one's way
work oneself into a lather
work oneself up
work oneself up into
work oneself up into a lather
work oneself up to something
work out
work out for the best
work out of
work over
work smarter, not harder
work some fat off
work someone over
work spouse
work tail off
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work the oracle
work the problem
work the rabbit's foot on
work the rabbit's foot on (someone)
work the room
work the soul case out of
work things out
work things so (that) (something is the case)
work through
work through channels
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work to
work to rule
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work up a thirst
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work way along
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work your ass off
work your fingers to the bone
work your guts out
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work your socks off
work your ticket
work your way through college, etc.
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work their backside off
work their buns off
work their butts off
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work their way through
work their way through college
work their way through school
work their way through university
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work through channels
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work till I drop
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Work Time Fun
Work Time Registration
Work Time to Repair
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Work to Be Completed
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