pull the strings (pul the strings)

Idiom Influence

Signification

to control or influence someone or something secretly

contrôler ou influencer quelqu'un ou quelque chose secrètement (controler ou influencer quelqu'un ou quelque chose secrettement)

"He got the job because his uncle pulled the strings."

"Il a obtenu le travail parce que son oncle a tiré les ficelles." (Il a obtenu le travail parce que son oncle a **tire les ficelles**.)

to be the first to report an important piece of news

to tease or joke with someone by lying in a playful way

to have courage or bravery to do something difficult

to be in the same difficult situation

feeling nervous or excited

a period when prices of stocks are rising