giật dây
Pronunciation
Northern
/zə̰ʔt˨˩ zəj˧˧/
Central
/jə̰k˨˨ jəj˧˥/
Southern
/jək˨˩˨ jəj˧˧/
Listen
pull the strings
Verb
pull the strings
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Meaning
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Meaning
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Sense 1
Verb
pull the strings Core Actions
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.
Parts
giật / dây
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Parts
giật / dây
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Use
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