HyperDic: pull_strings

English > 1 sense of the expression pull strings:
VERBsocialpull strings, manipulate, pull wiresinfluence or control shrewdly or deviously
English > pull strings: 1 sense > verb 1, social
MeaningInfluence or control shrewdly or deviously.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymsmanipulate, pull wires
Broaderinfluence, act upon, workHave and exert influence or effect
Spanishmanipular
Catalanmanipular

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