Pull the strings

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo manipulate a situation, especially by asking favours of others; to use one's influence with others to attain a desired goal.

"He has the job not because of talent, but because his dad pulled strings with the boss."

2.VerbTo control a person, organization, or situation by operating behind the scenes, as a puppeteer controls a marionette.

"We know who pulls the strings around here."

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