work the oracle

動詞

古風くだけた表現

(dated, informal) To manipulate circumstances to one's personal advantage

日本語の意味

自分の利益のために状況を巧みに操る / 自分に有利な結果を得るために状況を操作する

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He tried to work the oracle to secure a promotion, whispering suggestions to anyone who could influence the decision.

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彼は昇進を確実にするために裏で手を回し、決定に影響を与えられる人にこっそりと働きかけた。

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意味（1）

(dated, informal) To manipulate circumstances to one's personal advantage

You've thought there were some high souls that didn't do it—that wouldn't, I mean, to work the oracle, lift a little finger of their own. But, Lord bless you, give them a chance—you'll find some of the greatest the greediest.

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works the oracle

（ present singular third-person ）

working the oracle

（ participle present ）

worked the oracle

（ participle past ）

worked the oracle

（ past ）

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