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I've read that 'pull a few strings/ pull strings' means to use influence, but some sources said the term is used when I use influence SECRETLY. Does it really matter if I just use it without the secret factor?
I've read that 'pull a few strings/ pull strings' means to use influence, but some sources said the term is used when I use influence SECRETLY. Does it really matter if I just use it without the secret factor?
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No you can use it in both contexts. Pull strings also means to use favors someone owes you
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