pull strings

Bedeutung (Englisch)

1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To manipulate a situation, especially by asking favours of others; to use one's influence with others to attain a desired goal.
2. (idiomatic, intransitive, often) To control a person, organization, or situation by operating behind the scenes, as a puppeteer controls a marionette.

Konzepte

Beziehungen spielen lassen

handhaben

lenken

steuern

Synonyme

manipulate

operate

pull wires

feed

tap

cash in on

avail

abuse

capitalise

exploit

Übersetzungen

tirer les ficelles

manipuler

opérer

pistonner

manipular

manipular

manejar los hilos

enfiler

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Etymologie (Englisch)

Suggesting a puppet show, where characters are moved by pulling attached strings.