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Pull some strings means to use your influence to get people to do something for you. The idiom comes from pulling on the strings of a puppet to move it's arms and legs.
I couldn't get a seat in the plane but my uncle works for that airline so he pulled some strings and got a seat for me.
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What is the meaning of the idiom pull a bone?
I think you mean PULL A BONER -- it means to make an embarrassing mistake.
What does the idiom spread your wings mean?
It means to go out into the world and experience life on your own without being tied to your mother's apron strings.
What is the definition of bag pull?
There is no such term as "bag pull" in the English language. Unless you mean "pull something out of a bag" which is an idiom that means to do something in the spur of the moment that solves a problem.
What does the idiom 'a cup of tea' mean?
It's not an idiom - it means a cup with some tea in it. NOT your cup of tea, however, is an idiom - it means that something is not to your liking or preference.
What is the origin of the idiom to control the purse strings?
The ​spending of ​money by a ​family, ​company, or ​country.ExampleA ​recent ​survey ​showed that in 62 ​percent of ​families, women ​control the purse ​strings.
When was Pull My Strings created?
Pull My Strings was created in 1980.
When was Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr created?
Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr was created in 2005.
What does pull some strings mean?
To "pull some strings" means to use one's influence or connections to achieve a desired outcome or get special treatment. It refers to using personal relationships or leveraging power to manipulate a situation in one's favor.
Does Arne Quinze pull the strings?
Yes
I have put in the phrase and the man said he can pull some strings but i still haven't got the mystery gift?
You have to DOWNLODE IT!
What type of figurative language is pull myself together?
The phrase "pull myself together" is an idiom.
What people play the harp?
they pull strings on the harp
How do you start s'getti strings?
First you get four strings of s'getti strings then fold 2 strings and then you take the third string and put it under one of the strings and do the same as the other one and then pull all four strings and that's how start s'getti strings.
What is the meaning of the idiom pull a bone?
I think you mean PULL A BONER -- it means to make an embarrassing mistake.
What does the idiom drew on mean?
This isn't an idiom - it means exactly what it says. To draw means to pull from; to rely upon; or to obtain support from.
What are the release dates for They Live Among Us - 2011 Pull My Strings - 1.1?
They Live Among Us - 2011 Pull My Strings - 1.1 was released on: USA: 1 November 2011
What does the idiom pull a chair up mean?
sit down come over to
