pull strings
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'pull strings' originated in the early 20th century and is believed to come from the idea of manipulating or controlling the strings of a puppet to make it move in a desired way.
مثال
- He pulled some strings to get his friend a job.
- She knows how to pull strings to get what she wants.
- They had to pull a few strings to secure the contract.
تعریف انگلیسی
verb
- influence or control shrewdly or deviously “He manipulated public opinion in his favor” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody”