keep on a string

kept on a string
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Translation of keep on a string into Hebrew

Verbal expression

1.

manipulation

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manipulate someone by giving them just enough attention
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  • She keeps him on a string, never fully committing to the relationship.היא מסחבבת אותו, לעולם לא מתחייבת באמת למערכת היחסים.
2.

tight grip

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control someone by giving false hopes
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  • He keeps her on a string with promises of a promotion.הוא מחזיק אותה באשליות עם הבטחות לקידום.
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Synonyms and analogies of keep on a string in English

Examples of keep on a string in a sentence

  • They kept the audience on a string, revealing the plot bit by bit.
  • She keeps him on a string with empty promises.
  • They kept the investors on a string with vague updates.

keep on a string: Examples and translations in context

The film reveals how corporations keep consumers on a string through clever marketing.

הסרט חושף כיצד תאגידים מושכים בחוטים של הצרכנים באמצעות שיווק חכם.

Some are like kites - if you don't keep a string on them they fly away.

ילדים אחרים הם כמו עפיפונים: אם לא תקשור אליהם חוט הם עשויים להתעופף.

Politicians often try to keep the media on a string to control narratives.

פוליטיקאים לעתים קרובות מנסים למשוך בחוטים של התקשורת כדי לשלוט בנרטיבים.

She keeps her employees on a string by controlling access to important information.

היא מושכת בחוטים של העובדים שלה על ידי שליטה בגישה למידע חשוב.

The puppet master keeps all the characters on a string throughout the play.

בובנאי מושך בחוטים של כל הדמויות לאורך כל ההצגה.

It's clear that the CEO keeps the board members on a string.

ברור שהמנכ"ל מושך בחוטים של חברי הדירקטוריון.

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