Sucesso - Power

Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês relacionadas ao poder, incluindo "estar a caminho do topo" e "queijo grande".

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to be on the way up

[frase]

to be rising up to a higher position or level

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

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anyone who is anyone

[frase]

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.It's an opportunity to network and connect with everybody who is anybody in the high society.

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big cheese

[substantivo]

someone of great importance or influence

peixe grande, figura importante

Ex: The professor is a big cheese in the academic world , known for her groundbreaking research and expertise in the field .O professor é um **figurão** no mundo acadêmico, conhecido por sua pesquisa inovadora e expertise no campo.

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big enchilada

[substantivo]

an individual who is very famous or influential

peixe grande, figura influente

Ex: The renowned scientist , Dr. Rebecca Thompson , is considered the big enchilada in the field of quantum physics . Her groundbreaking research has revolutionized the scientific community .A renomada cientista, Dra. Rebecca Thompson, é considerada **o grande chefe** no campo da física quântica. Sua pesquisa inovadora revolucionou a comunidade científica.

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big fish

[substantivo]

a person whose fame or influence has widely spread

peixe grande, figura importante

Ex: Emily is considered a big fish in the music industry . As a successful singer-songwriter , she has a large fan base and is sought after by record labels .Emily é considerada um **peixe grande** na indústria da música. Como uma cantora e compositora de sucesso, ela tem uma grande base de fãs e é procurada por gravadoras.

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big gun

[substantivo]

a person or an organization that possesses great power or influence

peixe grande, peso pesado

Ex: The United Nations is considered a big gun in global diplomacy .As Nações Unidas são consideradas um **peso pesado** na diplomacia global.

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big shot

[substantivo]

someone of great importance or influence

peixe grande, figura importante

Ex: In the world of sports , a star athlete can be considered a big shot. They are highly skilled and have a significant impact on the team 's success .No mundo dos esportes, um atleta estrela pode ser considerado um **figurão**. Eles são altamente qualificados e têm um impacto significativo no sucesso da equipe.

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big wheel

[substantivo]

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

peixe grande, figura importante

Ex: The CEO is the big wheel of the entire company , with control over all major decisions .O CEO é a **grande roda** de toda a empresa, com controle sobre todas as decisões importantes.

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to come up in the world

[frase]

to rise in wealth or status

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

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head honcho

[substantivo]

a person of great importance or influence

grande chefe, chefe supremo

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 .Quando o **grande chefe** da organização visitou a filial local, todos estavam em seu melhor comportamento e trabalharam muito para impressioná-lo.

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large and in charge

[frase]

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

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

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tall poppy

[substantivo]

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

papoula alta, pessoa bem-sucedida que se torna alvo de críticas ou ressentimentos por causa de suas conquistas ou proeminência

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 .Quando a atriz ganhou um prêmio por sua performance, alguns críticos a acusaram de ser uma **papoula alta**, dizendo que ela era superestimada e não merecia o reconhecimento.

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the powers that be

[frase]

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

[frase]

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 real mover and shaker who has already implemented several major changes in the company.

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sleeping giant

[substantivo]

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

gigante adormecido, colosso adormecido

Ex: The startup company has an innovative technology and a talented team , making it a sleeping giant.A startup tem uma tecnologia inovadora e uma equipe talentosa, tornando-a um **gigante adormecido**.

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men in (gray) suits

[frase]

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 the men in suits who run the government and the corporations.

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the corridors of power

[frase]

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

Ex: The journalist's investigation revealed the corruption that was taking place in 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

[frase]

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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