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Meaning of "pull the strings" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PULL THE STRINGS

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PULL THE STRINGS

pull on
pull one´s punches
pull one´s socks up
pull one´s weight
pull oneself together
pull out
pull out all the stops
pull over
pull rank
pull someone´s leg
pull strings
pull the plug on
pull the rug out from under
pull the wool over someone´s eyes
pull through
pull together
pull up
pull up stakes
pull wires
pull your head in

WORDS THAT END LIKE PULL THE STRINGS

afterings
Alice Springs
bearings
Colorado Springs
hammerings
heartstrings
king of the herrings
Kings
leading strings
moorings
murmurings
mutterings
Newton´s rings
Palm Springs
pull strings
purse strings
Springs
strings
the strings
vaporings
wanderings

Synonyms and antonyms of pull the strings in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «pull the strings» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PULL THE STRINGS

Find out the translation of pull the strings to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pull the strings from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pull the strings» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拉弦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tirar de las cuerdas
570 millions of speakers

English

pull the strings
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तार खींच
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سحب السلاسل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дергать за веревочки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

puxar as cordas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ট্রিংগুলি টানুন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tirer les ficelles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tarik tali
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

die Fäden in der Hand
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

糸を引く
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문자열을 당겨
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Narik strings
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kéo dây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சரங்களை இழுக்கவும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्ट्रिंग खेचवा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dizeleri çek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tirare le fila
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pociągnąć za sznurki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

смикати за мотузочки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trage sforile
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κινούν τα νήματα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

trek die snare
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dra i trådarna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trekke strenger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pull the strings

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PULL THE STRINGS»

The term «pull the strings» is regularly used and occupies the 98.014 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PULL THE STRINGS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pull the strings

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PULL THE STRINGS»

Discover the use of pull the strings in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pull the strings and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pulling Your Own Strings
Dyer shows that by being enthusiastic and flexible, you can find the work that makes you happy. In this modern–day classic, Dyer shows you how to stop being the victim in all aspects of everyday life and to take charge of your destiny.
Wayne W. Dyer, 2011
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An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions: Second Edition
See pull the strings.* Pull the other one The start ofa saying – 'pull the other one, it's got bells on'. An expression of disbelief in what has just been said.* Pull the plug Abandon or stop a project or course of action.* Pull the rug The phrase ...
Ian Stuart-Hamilton, 2006
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Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms
1998 New Scientist Behind the scenes, there is invariably a democratic government or two pulling strings to keep the cigarette barons in power. pull the strings be in control of events or of other people's actions. pull together cooperate in a task ...
John Ayto, 2010
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Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms & Phrases
... plug on: Have the power to stop something * Banks have the power to pull the plug on the project Pull the strings: Influence behind the scenes, as if working puppets * The party in power pulls the strings in running the government according ...
Shori, A K, 2010
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Cambridge Business English Dictionary
5 pull strings to use your personal influence to make things happen: She may be retired, but she can still pull strings in the city. 6 pull the strings to be the person who is in control of things: He's decided to put in the money himself rather than let  ...
Cambridge University Press, 2011
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The New Magician's Manual: Tricks and Routines with ...
4c. <cr. A FLIGHT TUG OF T-Hfc $TPilNG AA4D TUBE- FALL5 FPiEF -^A»*.yA_ This is the upper end of the tube. You will find that the ends of the second string draw the first string upward. You can then pull the strings back and forth from ...
Walter Brown Gibson, 1936
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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
1955. As of organ. (L.A., 1975.) Notably in contrast to an evident hanging-back. pull the string. To use all one's influence: tailors' coll.: mid-C.19—20. (B. 8: L.) See pull strings.—2. To do well: proletarian: from ca. 1870; ob. lbid. pull the strings.
Eric Partridge, 2006
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Ukulele For Dummies
But far better is to unspool the tuning pegs until you have enough slack to pull the strings off. I prefer to change strings one at a time (because the other strings give you something to tune to) but by all means take them all off together. And raise ...
Alistair Wood, 2011
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Behind the Bush
Yet, why would she pull the strings for somebody not so important? Maybe my family and I were important to Linda. Maybe she liked us. Or Linda just wanted to demonstrate the powerful allies she had. Nonetheless, I accepted the whole thing  ...
Bobisco, 2011
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How to Make a Slingbow
These are the bow wings, they`re for reflex action to pull the strings and steel shot pouch to a firing position and to maintain the bow strings tightness, after strings adjustments have been made. 3.) These are the bolts & nuts, & washers that ...
J. K. Haverington, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PULL THE STRINGS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pull the strings is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tories claim Sturgeon would 'pull the strings' in new ad
Nicola Sturgeon would "pull the strings" in the event of a deal between her party and Labour, the chairman of the Conservatives has claimed as he unveiled the ... «ITV News, Apr 15»
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'Game On: Time to Pull the Strings': Filmart Review
First time director-writer-producer-editor Aaron Palermo's Game On: Time to Pull the Strings tries in vain to make several points about their unsavory elements in ... «Hollywood Reporter, Mar 15»
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Ian Keatley to pull the strings for Ireland in Rome
Ireland go to Rome without their two best players, Johnny Sexton and Jamie Heaslip, yet confidence is the overriding feeling ahead of the Six Nations opener. «Irish Times, Feb 15»
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Willo Flood can pull the strings for Aberdeen like he did for Dundee …
THE last time Dundee United and Aberdeen contested a League Cup semi-final Willo Flood ran the show in a 4-1 drubbing. Back in 2008 David Robertson ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jan 15»
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World Cup 2015: Spotlight on captains who will pull the strings
"I am not a lone wolf, I am a team man. I need to have people around me. If you give me the toughest assignment possible and I have people with me, I would ... «Hindustan Times, Jan 15»
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Jews pull the strings in world events, prominent Quebec media …
MONTREAL — In the darker corners of the Internet, it is easy to find racists and conspiracy theorists fuming about deep-pocketed Jews controlling the world. «National Post, Aug 14»
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'Thunderbirds are GO!': See if you can pull the strings and name the …
Thousands of people are expected at RAF Cosford this weekend for a convention for fans of programme's like Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlett and Stingray. «ITV News, May 14»
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As Abbott snipes at ABC, look who's waiting to pull the strings
As Abbott snipes at ABC, look who's waiting to pull the strings. Date: January 31, 2014. (29); Read later. inShare; submit to reddit · Email article · Print · Reprints ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jan 14»
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Pull the strings
AFL. theage.com.au; Web; AFL. Pull the strings. Date: November 24, 2013. (29); Read later. Timothy Boyle. Columnist. View more articles from Timothy Boyle. «The Age, Nov 13»
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Forex Focus: How central bankers pull the strings
Central bankers are pulling the strings these days, causing currencies to dance at the slightest hint of any change in policy. And no one has more pull than ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 13»

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