Meaning of pull strings in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   pull strings

   Definitions

   1. influence or control shrewdly or deviously

   Examples

   • « He manipulated public opinion in his favor »

   Derived terms

   • manipulation
   • use

Browse dictionary

• pull someone's leg
• pull round
• pull over
• pull out all the stops
• pull strings
• pull the leg of
• pull the plug
• pull the wool over someone's eyes
• pull through