idiom
pull strings
PUL STRINGZ
pʊl strɪŋzListen
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Syllable breakdown
pullstrings
Dictionary meaning
use personal connections and behind-the-scenes influence to get something done; leverage relationships with powerful people to achieve a desired outcome without going through official channels; from puppet theatre where pulling strings controls the marionette
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