pull (some/a few) wires

To utilize the power or influence one has over others, especially people of importance, to get what one wants or to help someone else. I hear that the only reason Johnny got into college was because his dad pulled some wires with the president of the university. I might see if I can pull a few wires to get this police investigation quashed. I'm so sick of this old-boy culture pulling wires in high places to keep themselves in control.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Thamina	-	Arabic
Ayler	['eilə]
Theo	THEE-o (English), TAY-o (Dutch)	English, Dutch
Ute	OO-tə	German
Arundeli	['ærəndel]
Sa'id	-	Arabic