pull strings

意味

to use your influence secretly to help someone

陰で影響力を使って人を助ける.

例文

1. 1Her uncle pulled strings to get the paperwork looked at quickly.
2. 2You cannot pull strings for every friend who needs a favour.
3. 3Someone pulled strings, because the licence arrived in three days.
4. 4Ben insists he did not pull strings to get his son the placement.
5. 5Does anyone still pull strings at this company, or is it all on merit?

文法

形が変わるのは pull だけ。strings は複数のまま、冠詞は付けない。助ける相手は for の後に続く。

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