to intrigue, to play politics behind the scenes
Hinter den Kulissen politisch agieren oder Intrigen schmieden.
To engage in secret political maneuvering or intrigue.
☞ Often implies covert actions within political circles.
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Die alten Adligen kabinettierten im Verborgenen.— The old nobles were intriguing in secret.
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Er hat jahrelang in den Schatten kabinettiert.— He played politics in the shadows for years.
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