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Explorez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises liées au pouvoir, y compris "être en pleine ascension" et "gros bonnet".

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to be on the way up

[Phrase]

to be rising up to a higher position or level

Ex: The local bakery been on the way up since they introduced their new line of pastries .

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anyone who is anyone

[Phrase]

the important or influential people in a particular field or social setting

Ex: The prestigious gala dinner is attended by business tycoons, philanthropists, and political leaders.

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big cheese

[nom]

someone of great importance or influence

gros bonnet, grand fromage

Ex: The professor is a big cheese in the academic world , known for her groundbreaking research and expertise in the field .Le professeur est un **gros bonnet** dans le monde universitaire, connu pour ses recherches révolutionnaires et son expertise dans le domaine.

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big enchilada

[nom]

an individual who is very famous or influential

gros bonnet, personnage influent

Ex: The renowned scientist , Dr. Rebecca Thompson , is considered the big enchilada in the field of quantum physics .Le célèbre scientifique, Dr. Rebecca Thompson, est considéré comme **le grand chef** dans le domaine de la physique quantique. Ses recherches révolutionnaires ont bouleversé la communauté scientifique.

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big fish

[nom]

a person whose fame or influence has widely spread

gros poisson, personnage important

Ex: Emily is considered a big fish in the music industry .Emily est considérée comme un **gros poisson** dans l'industrie musicale. En tant qu'auteure-compositrice-interprète à succès, elle a une grande base de fans et est très recherchée par les maisons de disques.

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big gun

[nom]

a person or an organization that possesses great power or influence

gros bonnet, poids lourd

Ex: The United Nations is considered a big gun in global diplomacy .Les Nations Unies sont considérées comme un **gros calibre** dans la diplomatie mondiale.

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big shot

[nom]

someone of great importance or influence

gros bonnet, personnage important

Ex: In the world of sports , a star athlete can be considered a big shot.Dans le monde du sport, un athlète vedette peut être considéré comme un **gros bonnet**. Ils sont très compétents et ont un impact significatif sur le succès de l'équipe.

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big wheel

[nom]

a person who has a lot of power or influence in a particular field, business, or community

gros bonnet, personnage important

Ex: The CEO is the big wheel of the entire company , with control over all major decisions .Le PDG est le **grand manitou** de toute l'entreprise, avec le contrôle de toutes les décisions majeures.

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to come up in the world

[Phrase]

to rise in wealth or status

progresser

Ex: The young man started out working as a janitor , but he had big dreams going up in the world and becoming a successful businessman .

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head honcho

[nom]

a person of great importance or influence

grand patron, chef suprême

Ex: When the head honcho of the organization visited the local branch , everyone was on their best behavior and worked extra hard to impress him .Lorsque le **grand patron** de l'organisation a visité la succursale locale, tout le monde a été à son meilleur comportement et a travaillé très dur pour l'impressionner.

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large and in charge

[Phrase]

having power or authority and commanding respect and attention, often implying confidence, assertiveness, and control

Ex: The new boss came in on the first daylarge and in charge, ready to take the company in a new direction .

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tall poppy

[nom]

a successful person who becomes the target of criticism or resentment from others because of their achievements or prominence

grande gueule, personne qui dérange par son succès

Ex: When the actor won an award for her performance , some critics accused her of being a tall poppy, saying that she was overrated and undeserving of the recognition .Lorsque l'actrice a remporté un prix pour sa performance, certains critiques l'ont accusée d'être un **grand coquelicot**, disant qu'elle était surévaluée et ne méritait pas cette reconnaissance.

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the powers that be

[Phrase]

the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled, the powers that be at the network make the final decision.

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mover and (a) shaker

[Phrase]

a person who has a significant influence and is actively involved in bringing about change or progress in a particular field or industry

Ex: The new CEO is a mover and shaker who has already implemented several major changes in the company .

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sleeping giant

[nom]

a person, organization, or entity that has immense potential, power, or influence, but is currently inactive, unaware, or not utilizing their capabilities

géant endormi, colosse aux pieds d'argile

Ex: The startup company has an innovative technology and a talented team , making it a sleeping giant.La startup a une technologie innovante et une équipe talentueuse, ce qui en fait un **géant endormi**.

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men in (gray) suits

[Phrase]

the people who have a lot of power and authority within an organization but are not known by many people

Ex: The protesters are tired of being ignored by men in suits who run the government and the corporations .

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the corridors of power

[Phrase]

the influential and decision-making circles within a government, organization, or institution

Ex: The journalist 's investigation revealed the corruption that was taking place the halls of power, where powerful individuals were making deals that benefited themselves rather than the public .

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the gnomes of Zurich

[Phrase]

a group of powerful bankers or investors particularly from Switzerland who are believed to have secret political influence

Ex: The journalist's investigation uncovered a network of the gnomes of Zurich who were involved in manipulating global currency markets for their own benefit.

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