Meaning of the word "pull the strings" in English
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pull the strings
US /pʊl ðə strɪŋz/
UK /pʊl ðə strɪŋz/
Idiom
1.
to control a situation or people, often secretly or indirectly
Example:
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It's clear that someone powerful is pulling the strings behind the scenes.
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She's always been the one to pull the strings in her family.
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