pull (some a few) wires イディオム
get one's wires crossed
be confused or mistaken about something.
get your wires crossed
get the wrong meaning, communicate poorly We got our wires crossed. I said someday, and you heard Sunday!
pull strings|pull wires|string|strings|wire|wires
v. phr.,
informal To secretly use influence and power, especially with people in charge or in important jobs to do or get something; make use of friends to gain your wishes.
If you want to see the governor, Mr. Root can pull strings for you. Jack pulled wires and got us a room at the crowded hotel. -
pull wires
pull wires see
pull strings.