Success - Power
Explore English idioms that relate to power, including "be on the way up" and "big cheese".
Review
Flashcards
Quiz
![to [be] on the way up](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/27409/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [be] on the way up")
to be rising up to a higher position or level
the important or influential people in a particular field or social setting
someone of great importance or influence
an individual who is very famous or influential
a person whose fame or influence has widely spread
a person or an organization that possesses great power or influence
a person who has a lot of power or influence in a particular field, business, or community
![to [come|go] up in the world](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/17905/thumb/raise/350?type=jpeg "to [come|go] up in the world")
to rise in wealth or status
having power or authority and commanding respect and attention, often implying confidence, assertiveness, and control
a successful person who becomes the target of criticism or resentment from others because of their achievements or prominence
the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation
a person who has a significant influence and is actively involved in bringing about change or progress in a particular field or industry
a person, organization, or entity that has immense potential, power, or influence, but is currently inactive, unaware, or not utilizing their capabilities
the people who have a lot of power and authority within an organization but are not known by many people
![to [hold] all the cards](/assets/img/no-pic-700w.png "to [hold] all the cards")
to have all the control, power, or important information
the influential and decision-making circles within a government, organization, or institution
a group of powerful bankers or investors particularly from Switzerland who are believed to have secret political influence
