pull strings

pull strings
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. mover los hilos
My dad pulled some strings and got me a job.Mi papá movió unos hilos y me consiguió un trabajo.
b. enchufar
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
My professor knows someone who works for the UN and he pulled strings to get me a job there.Mi profesor conoce a alguien que trabaja para la ONU y me enchufó en una pasantía allá.
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