What Does "thanks to ethan he pulled some strings" Mean?
Learn what "thanks to ethan he pulled some strings" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Thanks to Ethan, he pulled some strings.
This means someone used their connections or influence to get a favor or result.
From Billionaire’s Betrayal, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says Ethan used influence or connections to make something happen.
Usage Scenario
Use it when explaining that a person got help through connections rather than normal process. It is common in spoken English but depends on context.
Better ways to say it
He pulled some strings.
Thanks to Ethan, he pulled some strings.
Someone pulled some strings.
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