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pull strings
USUK
to use your influence or friends in important places to get an advantage
Often slightly negative, because the help is unfair. 'Pull a few strings' and 'pull some strings' are common.
In context
Her father pulled some strings and got her a job at the ministry.
I can't pull strings for you; you'll have to apply like everyone else.
More idioms about work
- a baptism of firea very difficult first experience of a new job or activity
- a cushy joba job that is easy and pleasant but still pays well
- a dead-end joba job with no chance of promotion or of learning anything new
- a jack of all tradesa person who can do many different kinds of work fairly well
- a labour of lovehard work that you do because you enjoy it or care about it, not for money