Manipulate synonyms | phrases

Phrases with similar meaning for Manipulate

• pull strings
• pull wires
• keep in line
• play games
• stage-manage
• call the signals
• pull the strings
• press into service
• be in saddle
• run the show
• run things
• call the shots
• bring to bear
• turn to account
• make go
• make intricate

  involve
• insinuate oneself

  manoeuvre
• put into service
• be in contact
• hold purse strings
• hold the reins
• push buttons
• take the helm
• bring into play
• put into action
• put to work
• set in motion
• be in charge
• call the play
• pull the wires
• cut the mustard
• make the grade
• carry weight
• be recognized
• feel blindly
• double-cross
• play for a sucker
• perform magic
• keep busy
• wheel and deal
• leave holding the bag
• be effective
• come to terms
• get something done
• go well
• reach agreement
• get done
• double cross
• cutting the mustard
• making the grade