English Explanatory Dictionary

pull a few strings

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Alternative form of pull strings.
  2. To cause an event or events to occur, especially in someone's benefit or favour; to make something happen.

Word forms

pull a few strings pulls a few strings pulling a few strings pulled a few strings
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