Opt for and Pull strings

Opt for verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

Pull strings and opt for are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pull strings" instead a verb "Opt for".

Pull strings verb - Influence or control shrewdly or deviously.

Opt for and pull strings are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Opt for" instead a verb phrase "Pull strings".