"pull a few strings" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 托关系
• 动用关系

Definition

利用你的人脉或关系来达到某种目的，通常是为了获得特别的帮助或好处。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式表达，常带有走后门、用关系的含义，常用于找工作、办事等情境，不是字面意思。

Examples

He managed to get the job by pulling a few strings.

他是**托了关系**才拿到这份工作的。

Can you pull a few strings to get us tickets?

你能不能**托关系**帮我们弄到票？

She always pulls a few strings when she needs help.

她需要帮助时总会**托关系**。

I might be able to pull a few strings to get you into that event.

也许我能**托关系**帮你进那个活动。

Don’t worry, my dad can pull a few strings if you get stuck.

别担心，如果有问题，我爸爸可以**托关系**。

He didn’t get that promotion just by working hard—he pulled a few strings.

他能升职不是只靠努力，是**托了关系**。