phrasal
or pull wires
1. : to exert influence (as political influence) or control over others without publicity
2. : to employ usually secret influence or connections in order to accomplish one's ends
pulled wires to get the position for his son
phrasal
or pull wires
1. : to exert influence (as political influence) or control over others without publicity
2. : to employ usually secret influence or connections in order to accomplish one's ends
pulled wires to get the position for his son
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012