pull strings

Anlam (İngilizce)

  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.

Etimoloji (İngilizce)

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

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