No. 11,617 in German
strippenzieher
"Strippenzieher" refers to a manipulator or mastermind who pulls strings behind the scenes to control events or people.
In a sentence
Der Strippenzieher hinter den Kulissen plante alles minutiös.
The mastermind behind the scenes planned everything meticulously.
In this sentence, 'Strippenzieher' refers to someone pulling the strings or the mastermind coordinating events behind the scenes. It's often used metaphorically to describe a person who has control or influence over others in the background.
Manchmal entpuppt sich der unscheinbarste Mensch als der größte Strippenzieher.
Sometimes, the most inconspicuous person turns out to be the greatest mastermind.
Here, 'Strippenzieher' illustrates the idea of someone influential yet not openly visible, focusing on their discreet or subtle nature of influence or control.
Der Strippenzieher im Büro wusste über alles Bescheid und lenkte die Projekte.
The mastermind in the office knew about everything and directed the projects.
This usage of 'Strippenzieher' emphasizes a knowledgeable and controlling person in an organizational or professional setting, symbolizing a person who influences decisions or guides actions.
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