giật dây

Pronunciation Northern /zə̰ʔt˨˩ zəj˧˧/ Central /jə̰k˨˨ jəj˧˥/ Southern /jək˨˩˨ jəj˧˧/

pull the strings

Verb

pull the strings

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pull the strings Core ActionsTheme

This verb means to secretly control or manipulate the actions of others from behind the scenes.

vi Có kẻ đang giật dây đằng sau những rắc rối này.

en Someone is pulling the strings behind these troubles.

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