pull (some) strings

pull (some) strings
pull (some) strings & pull a few strings
to use influence (with someone to get something done). •

I can get it done easily by pulling a few strings.

Is it possible to get anything done around here without pulling some strings?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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