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translations for
pull strings
Definition of pull strings
To
manipulate
a situation, especially by asking
favours
of others; to use one's
influence
with others to attain a desired
goal
To
control
a
person
,
organization
, or
situation
by operating
behind the scenes
, as a
puppeteer
controls a
marionette
Examples
He has the job not because of talent, but because his dad
pulled strings
with the boss.
Related words
pull oneself up by one's bootstraps
pull the strings
string puller
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