pull strings

Значение

to use your influence secretly to help someone

Тайком использовать связи, чтобы помочь.

Примеры

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?

Грамматика

Форму меняет только pull. strings всегда во множественном числе и без артикля; тот, кому помогают, идёт после for.

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