Succes - Power

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen die verband houden met macht, inclusief "op weg naar boven zijn" en "grote kaas".

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to [be] on the way up [Zinsdeel]

to be rising up to a higher position or level

Ex: Sarah is definitely on the way up in her career. She started as an intern, but now she's a senior manager in just two years.

anyone who is anyone [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: If you want to succeed in Hollywood, you need to attend the annual film festival. Anyone who is anyone in the film industry will be there.

big cheese [zelfstandig naamwoord]

grote baas

Ex: John is the big cheese in the company .

John is de grote baas in het bedrijf. Hij is de CEO en neemt alle belangrijke beslissingen.

big enchilada [zelfstandig naamwoord]

grootheid

Ex: The conference is attended by industry leaders and big enchiladas who share their expertise and insights .

De conferentie wordt bijgewoond door industrieleiders en grote namen die hun expertise en inzichten delen.

big fish [zelfstandig naamwoord]

grote vis

Ex: David is the big fish in the marketing department .

David is de grote vis in de marketingafdeling. Hij leidt het team en neemt belangrijke beslissingen over campagnes en strategieën.

big gun [zelfstandig naamwoord]

groot kanon

Ex: Professor Johnson is the big gun of the chemistry department .

Professor Johnson is de grote naam van de scheikundeafdeling. Met jaren baanbrekend onderzoek en talrijke publicaties op haar naam.

big shot [zelfstandig naamwoord]

grote meneer

Ex: In a school , the principal is the big shot .

Op een school is de directeur de grote baas. Hij is verantwoordelijk en neemt belangrijke beslissingen voor de hele school.

big wheel [zelfstandig naamwoord]

grootheid

Ex: Olivia thought she was a big wheel in her grade school just because she had a iPhone and the other kids did n't .

Olivia dacht dat ze een grootheid was op haar basisschool alleen maar omdat ze een iPhone had en de andere kinderen niet.

to [come|go] up in the world [Zinsdeel]

to rise in wealth or status

Ex: After years of hard work , Julie finally came up in the world and was able to buy a house in a nice neighborhood .

head honcho [zelfstandig naamwoord]

grote baas

Ex: When the company was looking for a new CEO , they wanted to hire a head honcho with a proven track record of success in the industry .

Toen het bedrijf op zoek was naar een nieuwe CEO, wilden ze een hoofdbaas aannemen met een bewezen staat van dienst in de industrie.

large and in charge [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Despite her young age , the CEO of the startup was large and in charge , leading her team to success and growth .

tall poppy [zelfstandig naamwoord]

hoge klaproos

Ex: The CEO was proud of her company 's success , but she knew that being a tall poppy could also make her a target for criticism and envy .

De CEO was trots op het succes van haar bedrijf, maar ze wist dat een hoge klaproos zijn haar ook een doelwit van kritiek en afgunst kon maken.

the powers that be [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The powers that be in the government decided to increase taxes in order to fund new social programs .

mover and (a|) shaker [Zinsdeel]

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 music industry is full of movers and shakers who are constantly looking for the next big thing.

sleeping giant [zelfstandig naamwoord]

slapende reus

Ex: The sleeping giant of the music industry finally woke up with the release of their latest album , which became a huge commercial success .

De slapende reus van de muziekindustrie is eindelijk wakker geworden met de release van hun nieuwste album, dat een groot commercieel succes werd.

men in (gray|) suits [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The energy company 's board of directors was composed entirely of men in gray suits who were resistant to investing in renewable energy sources .

the (corridors|halls) of power [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The CEO 's decisions were made in the corridors of power , far from the view of the employees and customers who were affected by them .

the gnomes of Zurich [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The activist group launched a campaign to expose the gnomes of Zurich and other powerful figures in the financial world , calling for greater regulation and oversight of the global financial system .

Succes
Success	Kansen	De weg naar succes	Succes bereiken
Succesvolle mensen en dingen	Improvement	Boost & Verbetering	Fame
Power	Victory	Advantage	Voordeel & Verdienste