Pull strings and Win over

Pull strings verb - Influence or control shrewdly or deviously.

Win over and pull strings are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Win over" instead a verb phrase "Pull strings".

Win over verb - To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests.

Pull strings and win over are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pull strings" instead a verb "Win over".