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pull wires

/pʊl ˈwaɪərz/

Traduction: Expression signifiant utiliser son influence ou ses relations personnelles pour obtenir un résultat souhaité, souvent de manière discrète ou manipulatrice. Équivalent moderne : « tirer des ficelles ».

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/pʊl ˈwaɪərz/C1informalamericanobsolète
  • frExpression signifiant utiliser son influence ou ses relations personnelles pour obtenir un résultat souhaité, souvent de manière discrète ou manipulatrice. Équivalent moderne : « tirer des ficelles ».

An outdated expression meaning to use one's influence or connections to achieve a desired result, often in a secretive or manipulative way. The modern equivalent is 'pull strings'.

  1. Use influence secretlyC1informalamerican

    To use one's personal connections or influence to achieve a desired outcome, often in a secretive or manipulative way.

    frtirer des ficelles

    • He got the job because his uncle pulled wires for him.
    • The politician pulled wires behind the scenes to get the law passed.
    • She pulled wires to get her son into the prestigious school.