B1 Idiom Neutral

die Fäden in der Hand haben

pull the strings

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Meaning

To be in control of a situation, often secretly.

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Cultural Background

High value on project management. Similar usage in business. Used in professional settings. Metaphor is understood in many cultures.

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Plurality

Always use Fäden (plural).

Meaning

To be in control of a situation, often secretly.

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Plurality

Always use Fäden (plural).

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Er hat die ____ in der Hand.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Fäden

The idiom is 'die Fäden in der Hand haben'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

Er hat die ____ in der Hand.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Fäden

The idiom is 'die Fäden in der Hand haben'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Usually neutral or positive.

Related Phrases

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die Fäden ziehen

similar

To pull strings

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