pull strings

pʊl strɪŋz
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Translation of pull strings from English into Spanish

Verbal expression

influence manipulation

use influence or manipulate to get what you want
  • He can pull strings to get you the job.Él puede mover influencias para conseguirte el trabajo.
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Synonyms and analogies of pull strings in English

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Examples of pull strings in a sentence

  • They'll pull strings if the contract needs changing.

Translations of "pull strings" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
mover los hilosv.

They tried to pull strings with the judge, but it didn't work.

Intentaron mover los hilos con el juez, pero no les funcionó.

Platt really did pull strings to get you in our car.

Platt realmente hizo mover los hilos para meterte en nuestro auto.

mover influenciasv.

They tried to pull strings to get a better deal on the contract.

Intentaron mover influencias para conseguir un mejor acuerdo en el contrato.

She didn't want to pull strings, believing merit should be the deciding factor.

No quería mover influencias, creyendo que el mérito debería ser el factor decisivo.

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Other translations for pull strings:

  • tirar de los hilos
  • mueva hilos

pull strings: Examples and translations in context

You don't have anyone to pull strings for you.

No tienes a nadie que mueva los hilos por ti.

No man wants his mother to pull strings for him.

Ningún hombre quiere que su madre mueva los hilos por él.

The diplomat had to pull strings to secure the release of the detained journalist.

El diplomático tuvo que mover los hilos para asegurar la liberación del periodista detenido.

I don't like it when people pull strings.

No me gusta que la gente mueva los hilos.

I'm not trying to pull strings, but you could show a little gratitude.

No intento mover los hilos, pero podrías mostrar algo de gratitud.

I wouldn't have had to pull strings to bring you home from your deployment early.

No hubiera tenido que mover los hilos para traerte a casa de tu anterior despliegue.

You pull strings to get the job, then you mess it up and we suffer.

Mueves los hilos para conseguir el trabajo, entonces lo estropeas y nosotros sufrimos.

She was able to pull strings and get a guest speaking role at the conference.

Pudo mover influencias y conseguir un papel como ponente invitado en la conferencia.

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pull the strings
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