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In., a. 철사(로 만든), 전선, 전신, 전보, be on \wires 흥분해(속태우고)있다, get under the \wire 간신히 시간을 대다IIn., a. pull (the) \wires 뒤(배후)에서 조종(책동)하다IIIvt. 철사로 묶다, 전선을 가설하다(끌다), 전보를 치다IVvi. 전보치다
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pull\ wires — • pull strings • pull wires v. phr. informal To secretly use influence and power, especially with people in charge or in important jobs to do or get something; make use of friends to gain your wishes. If you want to see the governor, Mr. Root can … Словарь американских идиом
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pull wires — See: PULL STRINGS … Dictionary of American idioms
pull wires — phrasal see pull strings … New Collegiate Dictionary
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pull strings (for somebody) — pull ˈstrings (for sb) idiom (NAmE also pull ˈwires) (informal) to use your influence in order to get an advantage for sb Main entry: ↑pullidiom … Useful english dictionary
pull strings — verb influence or control shrewdly or deviously He manipulated public opinion in his favor • Syn: ↑manipulate, ↑pull wires • Derivationally related forms: ↑manipulative (for: ↑manipulate), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
