pull the strings

US /pʊl ðə strɪŋz/
UK /pʊl ðə strɪŋz/
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mengendalikan, mengatur

to control a situation or people, often secretly or indirectly

:
It's clear that someone powerful is pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Jelas bahwa seseorang yang berkuasa sedang mengendalikan di balik layar.
She's always been the one to pull the strings in her family.
Dia selalu menjadi orang yang mengendalikan dalam keluarganya.