pull the strings
US /pʊl ðə strɪŋz/
UK /pʊl ðə strɪŋz/
1.
mengawal, mengatur
to control a situation or people, often secretly or indirectly
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It's clear that someone powerful is pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Jelas bahawa seseorang yang berkuasa sedang mengawal di sebalik tabir.
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She's always been the one to pull the strings in her family.
Dia sentiasa menjadi orang yang mengawal dalam keluarganya.