to use influence or connections to get what you want
usar influencia o conexiones para conseguir lo que quieres (usar influencia o conexiones para conseguir lo que quieres)
"She pulled strings to get him the job."
"Ella movió hilos para conseguirle el trabajo." (Ella movio hilos para conseguirle el trabajo)
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calml...
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
to be in a position of control or leadership
to start implementing a plan or idea