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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

snap out of it

to stop being upset and start feeling better

hot potato

a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with

Unicorn company

A startup valued at over one billion dollars.

Two’s company, three’s a crowd

Sometimes, two people are just right, but a third person can...

on the world stage

in the international arena or community

get the creative juices flowing

to start being creative or imaginative