To perform a difficult and thankless task.

plural of string to one's bow

(programming) A string which uses a null value to mark its own end.

plural of C-style string

(idiomatic) To repeatedly say the same thing.

present participle of have the world on a string

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of have the world on a string

Alternative form of pull strings / (figuratively) To cause an event or events to occur, especially in someone's benefit or favour; to make something happen.

simple past tense and past participle of have the world on a string

present participle of push string uphill