Pull strings synonyms | phrases

Phrases with similar meaning for Pull strings

• pull wires

  devise, maneuver
• exert influence

  press for political action
• play games

  plan, devise
• bring pressure to bear

  press for political action
• soft-soap

  promote, push
• hard sell

  press for political action
• high pressure

  press for political action
• soft-sell

  press for political action
• solicit votes
• be partial to

  pamper
• do a kindness

  pamper
• make exception

  pamper
• play favorites

  pamper
• show consideration

  pamper
• treat well
• bring to bear

  do
• carry weight

  do
• be recognized

  do
• call the shots

  manage, command
• rule the roost

  command
• call the signals

  manage, command
• leave holding the bag

  plan
• sweet-talk
• be in the saddle

  manage an organization or effort
• crack the whip

  manage an organization or effort
• hold the reins

  manage, manage an organization or effort
• pull the strings

  manage, rule
• pull the wires

  manage, manage an organization or effort
• run the show

  be in authority, manage an organization or effort
• assume command

  rule
• be in power

  rule
• exercise authority

  rule
• hold dominion

  rule
• hold office
• hold sway
• lay down the law
• occupy throne
• serve the people
• wear the crown
• be in charge
• be in saddle
• call the play
• make go
• run things
• be at the head of

  be in authority
• do the honors

  be in authority
• pull ropes
• work the oracle
• lay plans
• be friends