English Dictionary

pull a few strings

動詞

別表記 異形 比喩的用法

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.

日本語の意味

影響力を行使して、ある出来事を特定の利益や好意のために起こすこと。 / （比喩的に）物事を都合の良い方向に進展させるために、影響力やコネを利用すること。

If we want him to get the permit approved, we might need to pull a few strings.

許可を通すには、彼に口利きをしてもらう必要があるかもしれない。

意味（1）

Alternative form of pull strings

意味（2）

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

I pulled a few strings, and, as a result, you'll be able to own that house you so wanted to buy.

pulls a few strings （ present singular third-person ）

pulling a few strings （ participle present ）

pulled a few strings （ participle past ）

pulled a few strings （ past ）