pull strings

动词 pull strings:

1. influence or control shrewdly or deviously
   同义词：manipulate, pull wires

1. Contrary to Bill Clinton's claim that he never got special favors, his uncle pulled strings and ran a "concerted lobbying campaign" that helped the Democratic presidential candidate dodge the Vietnam draft, the Los Angeles Times reported yesterday.
   据《洛杉矶时报》昨日报导：克林顿声言他从未得到优遇，事实正好相反，他叔父曾幕后使用影响力，并曾展开一项“有计划的游说活动”协助民主党总统候选人逃避越战征兵。
2. If you want to see our boss I can pull strings for you.
   如果你想见我们的老板，我可以暗中帮忙。