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to pull strings

to pull strings (to pull strings)

Idiom Politics

Signification

to use one's influence or connections to get things done

utiliser son influence ou ses connexions pour accomplir des choses (utiliser son influence ou ses connexions pour accomplir des choses)

Phrases d'exemple

"She managed to pull strings to get the bill passed in Congress."

"Elle a réussi à tirer les ficelles pour faire adopter la loi au Congrès." (Elle a reussi a **tirer les ficelles** pour faire adopter la loi au Congres)

Expressions Connexes

eat your words

to take back what you said

burst into tears

to suddenly start crying

life in the fast lane

a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk

full of years

having lived a long and fulfilling life

bad luck

unfortunate or unlucky situation

break into

to enter a new field or profession successfully