The idiom "pull the strings" originates from puppetry, where the manipulation of strings controls the movements of a puppet. The phrase has metaphorically evolved to signify the act of exercising control or influence over a situation or people, often in a behind-the-scenes or covert manner.

What is the origin of the idiom "pull the strings" and when to use it?

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to [pull] the strings

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