Pull a few strings Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfju/ /ˈstɹɪŋz
PULL uh FYOO STRINGZ
pˈʊl/ /æɪ/ /fjˈuː/ /stɹˈɪŋz
PULL uh FYOO STRINGZ
Definition
To use your personal influence or connections to achieve something, often to get special favors or help.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes suggests secretiveness or unfair advantage. Commonly used for jobs, favors, or opportunities. Similar to "call in a favor" or "pull some strings". Not literal; don't confuse with physical pulling.
Spanish: mover algunos hilos - usar influenciasPortuguese (BR): mexer uns pauzinhos - usar influênciaPortuguese (PT): mexer uns cordelinhos - usar influênciaChinese (Simplified): 托关系 - 动用关系Chinese (Traditional): 託關係 - 動用人脈Hindi: अपना जुगाड़ लगाना - रसूख का इस्तेमाल करनाArabic: استخدم علاقاته - تدخل لمساعدةBengali: কিছু তদবির করা - চেনাজানা কাজে লাগানোRussian: подтянуть связи - воспользоваться связямиJapanese: コネを使う - 裏から手を回すVietnamese: nhờ vả quan hệ - dùng mối quen biếtKorean: 연줄을 쓰다 - 인맥을 동원하다Turkish: torpil yapmak - bağlantılarını kullanmakUrdu: ذاتی تعلقات استعمال کرنا - سفارش کرواناIndonesian: memanfaatkan koneksi - main belakang
Example Sentences
He managed to get the job by pulling a few strings.
basic
Can you pull a few strings to get us tickets?
basic
She always pulls a few strings when she needs help.
basic
I might be able to pull a few strings to get you into that event.
natural
Don’t worry, my dad can pull a few strings if you get stuck.
natural
He didn’t get that promotion just by working hard—he pulled a few strings.
natural