to use one's influence or connections to get things done
物事を達成するために自分の影響力やコネクションを使うこと (monogoto o tassei suru tame ni jibun no eikyōryoku ya konekushon o tsukau koto)
"She managed to pull strings to get the bill passed in Congress."
"彼女は議会で法案を通すために糸を引くことに成功しました。" (Kanojo wa gikai de hōan o tōsu tame ni **ito o hiku** koto ni seikō shimashita.)
to misunderstand someone or something
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
to cause a sudden and strong shock or surprise
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
to stop paying attention
to announce a punishment in court
