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pull the strings |
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pull the strings to be in control of an organization, often secretly I'd really like to know who's pulling the strings in that organization, because it's not the elected committee. pull the strings also pull somebody's strings to control the actions of a person or group, often secretly I'd like to know who's pulling the strings in that organization, because it's not the elected committee. He wanted to make his own decision, with no one pulling his strings. Etymology: based on a comparison with the movements of a marionette (a small model of a person or animal moved by strings by attached to its body) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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