Framgång - Power

Utforska engelska idiomer som rör makt, inklusive "vara på väg uppåt" och "stor ost".

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to be on the way up

[Fras]

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

[Fras]

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

[Substantiv]

someone of great importance or influence

stor potatis, viktig person

Ex: The professor is a big cheese in the academic world , known for her groundbreaking research and expertise in the field .Professorn är en **stor potatis** i den akademiska världen, känd för sin banbrytande forskning och expertis inom området.

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big enchilada

[Substantiv]

an individual who is very famous or influential

stor fisk, inflytelserik person

Ex: The renowned scientist , Dr. Rebecca Thompson , is considered the big enchilada in the field of quantum physics .Den kände vetenskapsmannen, Dr. Rebecca Thompson, anses vara **den stora fisken** inom kvantfysik. Hennes banbrytande forskning har revolutionerat det vetenskapliga samhället.

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big fish

[Substantiv]

a person whose fame or influence has widely spread

stor fisk, viktig person

Ex: Emily is considered a big fish in the music industry .Emily anses vara en **stor fisk** i musikindustrin. Som en framgångsrik singer-songwriter har hon en stor fanskara och efterfrågas av skivbolag.

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big gun

[Substantiv]

a person or an organization that possesses great power or influence

stort vapen, tungviktare

Ex: The United Nations is considered a big gun in global diplomacy .Förenta nationerna anses vara en **tungviktare** i den globala diplomatin.

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big shot

[Substantiv]

someone of great importance or influence

stor prick, viktig person

Ex: In the world of sports , a star athlete can be considered a big shot.I sportsvärlden kan en stjärnidrottare betraktas som en **stor prick**. De är mycket skickliga och har en betydande inverkan på lagets framgång.

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big wheel

[Substantiv]

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

stor fisk, viktig person

Ex: The CEO is the big wheel of the entire company , with control over all major decisions .VD:n är det **stora hjulet** i hela företaget, med kontroll över alla större beslut.

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to come up in the world

[Fras]

to rise in wealth or status

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

[Substantiv]

a person of great importance or influence

stor chef, högsta ledare

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 .När organisationens **högsta chef** besökte den lokala filialen var alla på sitt bästa beteende och arbetade extra hårt för att imponera på honom.

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large and in charge

[Fras]

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

[Substantiv]

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

lång vallmo, en framgångsrik person som blir måltavla för kritik eller avund från andra på grund av sina prestationer eller framträdande

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 .När skådespelerskan vann ett pris för sin prestation anklagade några kritiker henne för att vara en **lång vallmo**, och sa att hon var övervärderad och inte förtjänade erkännandet.

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the powers that be

[Fras]

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

[Fras]

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

[Substantiv]

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

sovande jätte, slumrande koloss

Ex: The startup company has an innovative technology and a talented team , making it a sleeping giant.Startup-företaget har en innovativ teknik och ett talangfullt team, vilket gör det till en **sovande jätte**.

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men in (gray) suits

[Fras]

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

[Fras]

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

[Fras]

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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