役人への袖の下だよ。

tbd

It's a sop to Cerberus.

社長は大臣にそでの下を使った。

tbd

The president of the company bribed the government minister.

あの政治家に会うつもりなら、袖の下を使わない限り駄目だね。

tbd

That politician won't meet you unless you grease his palm.