[Idiom] PULLING STRINGS. - Explore the Power of Influence and Connection
Pulling strings.
Influence secretly.
Pulling strings" involves using one's influence, typically in a hidden or secretive manner, to gain an advantage or to help someone else. It's about leveraging personal connections or insider status to manipulate situations to one’s benefit.
Example Sentences
She got the job by pulling strings.
She secured the job through personal connections.
He's always pulling strings for his kids.
He's always using his influence to help his kids.
Despite his lack of experience, he managed to get the promotion by pulling strings with the higher-ups.
Despite lacking experience, he got the promotion by leveraging his connections with higher-ups.