Meaning of the word "pull some strings" in English
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pull some strings
US /pʊl sʌm strɪŋz/
UK /pʊl sʌm strɪŋz/
Idiom
to use one's influence with powerful people to get something done, especially unfairly
Example:
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He had to pull some strings to get his son into that exclusive school.
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If you want to get that job, you might need to pull some strings.
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