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
Wibke	-	German
Hilbert	HIL-bert	German
Stephany	STEF-ə-nee	English
Viraj	-	Indian, Marathi, Gujarati
Yanni	-	Greek
ÓEngus	-	Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology