using influence to get something done
何かを達成するために影響力を使う (nanika o tassei suru tame ni eikyōryoku o tsukau)
"He got the engineering contract by pulling strings."
"彼はプーリング・ストリングスを使ってエンジニアリング契約を得た。" (Kare wa **pulling strings** o tsukatte enjinīringu keiyaku o eta.)
far more advanced than others
to develop positive qualities or strength through challenges
to surprise someone with something unexpected
to be more successful than competitors
a sign that something bad will happen soon
in good times and bad times
