pull strings

Maksud

to use your influence secretly to help someone

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Contoh

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?

Tatabahasa

Hanya kata kerja pull berubah bentuk. Kata nama strings kekal jamak tanpa article, dan orang yang dibantu disebut selepas for.

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