to use one's influence or connections to get things done
usar la influencia o conexiones de uno para lograr cosas (usar la influencia o conexiones de uno para lograr cosas)
"She managed to pull strings to get the bill passed in Congress."
"Ella logró mover hilos para que se aprobara el proyecto de ley en el Congreso." (Ella logro **mover hilos** para que se aprobara el proyecto de ley en el Congreso)
to give control or possession to someone else
someone who imitates another person
to fail completely
something done out of passion, not for money
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
to be more successful or prepared than others