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pulling a few strings

pulling a few strings is the present participle and gerund of pull a few strings.

Meaning of pull a few strings

Verb

pull a few strings (third-person singular simple present pulls a few strings, present participle pulling a few strings, simple past and past participle pulled a few strings)

  1. (figuratively) To cause an event or events to occur, especially in someone's benefit or favour; to make something happen.
    • I pulled a few strings, and, as a result, you'll be able to own that house you so wanted to buy.

Questions about pulling a few strings

What is pulling a few strings the present participle and gerund of?
Pulling a few strings is the present participle and gerund of pull a few strings.

Words near pulling a few strings in the dictionary

  1. pullin
  2. pullin'
  3. pulling
  4. pulling a face
  5. pulling a fast one
  6. pulling a few strings
  7. pulling a Homer
  8. pulling a lever
  9. pulling a permit
  10. pulling a rabbit from a hat
  11. pulling a rabbit out of a hat

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