Success - Power

Explore English idioms that relate to power, including "be on the way up" and "big cheese".

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to [be] on the way up [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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

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big cheese [noun]

someone of great importance or influence

Ex: John is the big cheese in the company .

big enchilada [noun]

an individual who is very famous or influential

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

big fish [noun]

a person whose fame or influence has widely spread

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

big gun [noun]

a person or an organization that possesses great power or influence

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

big shot [noun]

someone of great importance or influence

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

big wheel [noun]

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

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 .

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

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 [noun]

a person of great importance or influence

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 .

large and in charge [phrase]

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 [noun]

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

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 .

the powers that be [phrase]

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

sleeping giant [noun]

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

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

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 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 [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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 .

Success
Success	Opportunities	The Road to Success	Achieving Success
Successful People & Things	Improvement	Boost & Enhancement	Fame
Power	Victory	Advantage	Benefit & Merit