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pull strings

Idiom Persuasion and Influence

Meaning

to use influence or connections to get what you want

Example Sentences

"She pulled strings to get him the job."

Related Expressions

get the picture

to understand the situation

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to be responsible for a mistake or bad situation.

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to be so happy that it’s hard to contain emotions

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a state of political hostility without open warfare

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