pull strings
Definition
C2 to secretly use the influence you have over important people in order to get something or to help someone: I may be able to pull a few strings if you need the document urgently.Helping and co-operating
(Definition of pull strings from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a good/bad turn idiom
- abet verb
- assist verb
- assistance noun
- attend verb (PROVIDE HELP)
- avail verb
- band together phrasal verb
- bridge noun (LARGE STRUCTURE)
- errand of mercy idiom
- facilitate verb
- favour noun (KIND ACT)
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