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You got a lot of pull

🇬🇧 UK //jʊ ɡɒt ə lɒt əv pʊl// 🇺🇸 US //ju ɡɑt ə lɑt əv pʊl//

Meaning of You got a lot of pull

You have significant influence or control over people or situations.

In simple words: You have a lot of influence or power.

You got a lot of pull in a sentence

• In the office, you got a lot of pull with the management.
• Everyone listened to her because she got a lot of pull in the community.
• He managed to get the event moved because he got a lot of pull with the venue.
• You got a lot of pull when it comes to hiring decisions in this company.
• Since he became a board member, he got a lot of pull in the charity organization.

How to use You got a lot of pull

Used in casual conversations, often about someone’s ability to persuade or affect decisions. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

chunk

Memory hint

Imagine someone pulling strings like a puppet master to show influence.

Related words

Collocations with You got a lot of pull

• got pull
• have a lot of pull
• use your pull
• pull in a community
• pull with the boss

Synonyms for You got a lot of pull

• influence
• power
• clout
• leverage
• authority

Common mistakes with You got a lot of pull

• Confusing 'pull' with 'push' in discussions about influence.
• Using it in overly formal situations.
• Misunderstanding it to mean physical strength.

Frequently asked questions about You got a lot of pull

What does You got a lot of pull mean?

You have a lot of influence or power.

What is the definition of You got a lot of pull?

You have significant influence or control over people or situations.

How do you use You got a lot of pull in a sentence?

In the office, you got a lot of pull with the management.

Can you give another example of You got a lot of pull?

Everyone listened to her because she got a lot of pull in the community.

What are synonyms for You got a lot of pull?

Common alternatives include influence, power, clout, leverage, authority.

What words go with You got a lot of pull?

It commonly pairs with got pull, have a lot of pull, use your pull, pull in a community, pull with the boss.

What are common mistakes when using You got a lot of pull?

Confusing 'pull' with 'push' in discussions about influence. Using it in overly formal situations. Misunderstanding it to mean physical strength.

How do you pronounce You got a lot of pull?

US: //ju ɡɑt ə lɑt əv pʊl//, UK: //jʊ ɡɒt ə lɒt əv pʊl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You got a lot of pull formal or informal?

"You got a lot of pull" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You got a lot of pull?

Used in casual conversations, often about someone’s ability to persuade or affect decisions. Avoid in formal contexts.