puppet on a string
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Definition of puppet on a string - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- He felt like a puppet on a string in his new job.
- She felt like a puppet on a string in the relationship.
- The manager was just a puppet on a string for the CEO.
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Expressions with puppet
person who controls puppets in a performance
The puppet master skillfully maneuvered the marionettes on stage..
simple puppet made from a sock
The kids enjoyed making a sock puppet during art class..
government controlled by another country
The puppet government was manipulated by foreign powers to serve their interests..
leader who is controlled and has no real power
The country was run by a puppet leader.
government controlled by another country
The puppet regime was heavily influenced by foreign policies..
leader controlled by others
The puppet ruler made decisions influenced by external forces..
small puppet worn on a finger
She entertained the kids with a finger puppet.
puppet controlled by hand inside it
The children laughed at the funny hand puppet.
theatrical performance with puppets as characters
We watched a puppet show at the festival.
puppet worn on the hand like a glove
The children laughed at the glove puppet show.
show with puppets as actors
The children enjoyed the puppet play at the festival.
small stage or building made for performing shows with puppets
They set up a portable puppet theater in the park.
country whose government is controlled by another power
The region became a puppet state after the invasion.
art form involving puppets casting shadows
Shadow puppet is a traditional art in many cultures.
Expressions with string
suspend something using a rope or cord
We need to string up the lights for the party.
string used to tie an apron at the waist
She tied the apron string tightly around her waist.
having conditions or limitations applied
The donation was generous but string attached.
set out in a line or series
The soldiers were ordered to string out along the path.
feel very confident and in control of situations
She seems to have the world on a string after her big promotion.
connected series of activities or incidents
The festival featured a string of events celebrating local culture.
group ranked lower in a hierarchy
She was part of the third string in the project.
manipulate someone by giving them just enough attention
She keeps him on a string, never fully committing to the relationship.
deceive someone by leading them to believe something untrue
He strung her along with promises of a promotion that never came.
repeat one topic so much it annoys others
He always harps on one string during meetings.
extra skill or plan that helps in a situation
She added another string to her bow by learning basic coding.
sever a piece of string
He used scissors to cut string for the package.
string used to close a purse
She pulled the purse string tightly to secure her belongings.
group of musicians primarily using stringed instruments
The string band performed a lively tune at the festival..
long slender green bean, often eaten unripe
She added string beans to the salad.
several beads threaded together on a string
She wore a beautiful string of beads around her neck.
necklace made of pearls
She wore a beautiful string of pearls.
connect objects using string or similar material
She will string together the beads for a necklace.
series of consecutive wins in competitions
The team celebrated their string of victories in the tournament.
use of secret influence to get something wanted
His promotion was due to string-pulling by his uncle.
bikini with thin strings holding it together
She wore a string bikini to the beach.
orchestra of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses
She joined the string orchestra at her school.
group of four musicians playing string instruments
The string quartet performed a beautiful rendition of Beethoven's compositions..
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- French:marionnette, ...
- German:Marionette, ...
- Italian:burattino, ...
- Spanish:marioneta, ...
- Portuguese:marioneta, ...
- Chinese:傀儡, ...
- Japanese:操り人形, ...
- Arabic:دُمْيَة, ...
- Hebrew:בּוּבָּה עַל חוּטִים, ...
- Russian:марионетка, ...
- Ukrainian:маріонетка, ...
- Hindi:कठपुतली, ...
- Bengali:অন্যের ইচ্ছায় পরিচালিত ব্যক্তি, ...
- Catalan:titella, ...
- Czech:loutka, ...
- Danish:marionet, ...
- Dutch:marionet, ...
- Greek:μαριονέτα, ...
- Hungarian:báb, ...
- Khmer:អាយ៉ងក្នុងដៃគេ, ...
- Korean:꼭두각시, ...
- Persian:مهره, ...
- Polish:marionetka, ...
- Portuguese (BR):marionete, ...
- Romanian:marionetă, ...
- Swedish:marionett, ...
- Thai:หุ่นเชิด, ...
- Turkish:kukla, ...
- Vietnamese:con rối, ...
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