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pull strings

to secretly use the influence that you have over important people in order to get something or to help someone. I may be able to pull a few strings for you if you need the document urgently.

See also: pull, string

pull strings

to use your influence over important people in order to get something or to help someone. I may be able to pull a few strings for you if you need the document urgently.

See also: pull, string

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pull out
pull out all the stops
pull over
pull punches
pull rank
pull socks up
pull something out of the bag

pull strings
Pull the other leg/one
pull the plug
pull the rug from under
pull the strings
pull the wool over eyes
pull through
pull together

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