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tirer les ficelles
tirer les ficelles
to pull the strings; to secretly control or influence events
→ tirer
phrase
Rare
#52,653
to pull the strings; to secretly control or influence events
Used for someone who exercises influence behind the scenes.
FR:
Je sais qui tire les ficelles.
EN:
I know who’s pulling the strings.