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Перевод слова Pull-strings на Русский язык:

Значения слова Pull-strings в Английском языке:

phrase

Make use of one's influence and contacts to gain an advantage unofficially or unfairly.

Примеры использования:

He tried to pull strings with people he knew to avoid being called up

idiom

To use your influence over important people to get something or help someone else

Примеры использования:

I may be able to pull a few strings for you if you need the document urgently.