pull the strings
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- puppetControlled performing figure
- controlAuthority to direct
- mastermindScheme's chief planner
- orchestrateArrange complex undertakings
marionette · behind · scenes · power · influence · scheme · choreograph · direct · handler · shadow · boss · leverage · maneuver · dictate · kingmaker · wire · puller · backroom
control and power
pull the stringsdance to someone's tune
Obey another's commands submissively
follow orders · take orders · obey · submit · toe the line