pull\ wires

pull\ wires
• pull strings
• 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.


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