esl #english #idioms #informal #verb #noun

pull strings or pull wires {v. phr.}, {informal}

To secretly use influence and power, especially with people in charge or in important jobs to do or get something; make use of friends to gain your wishes.

If you want to see the governor, Mr. Root can pull strings for you.

Jack pulled wires and got us a room at the crowded hotel.

• wire-puller {n.}

Bill got a ticket for speeding, but his father is a wire-puller and got it fixed.

• wire-pulling {n.}

It took some wire-pulling to get the mayor to come to the party. Categories: {informal} {n.} {v. phr.}