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Success - Power

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

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English idioms related to Success
to [be] on the way up

to be rising up to a higher position or level

Ex: The team is on the way up after three straight wins.
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anyone who is anyone

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

Ex: The conference attracts anyone who is anyone in medicine.
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big cheese

someone of great importance or influence

Ex: He became a big cheese after the merger .
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big enchilada

an individual who is very famous or influential

Ex: In Hollywood , he became the big enchilada overnight .
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big fish
big fish
[noun]

a person whose fame or influence has widely spread

Ex: They need a big fish to support the campaign .
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big gun
big gun
[noun]

a person or an organization that possesses great power or influence

Ex: He quickly became one of the big guns in politics .
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big shot
big shot
[noun]

someone of great importance or influence

Ex: He became a big shot after the deal .
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big wheel
big wheel
[noun]

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

Ex: She became a big wheel after years of hard work .
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to [come|go] up in the world

to rise in wealth or status

Ex: A new job helped her come up in the world.
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head honcho

a person of great importance or influence

Ex: The head honcho rarely attends small meetings .
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large and in charge

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

Ex: He likes to look large and in charge in front of the team.
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tall poppy

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

Ex: Her success made her a tall poppy in the office .
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the powers that be

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

Ex: The powers that be finally listened to the public.
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mover and (a|) shaker

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 company hired a mover and shaker to lead the expansion.
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sleeping giant

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

Ex: Once awakened , this sleeping giant could change the market .
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men in (gray|) suits

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

Ex: The men in gray suits rarely appear in public.
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the (corridors|halls) of power

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

Ex: She finally gained access to the halls of power.
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the gnomes of Zurich

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

Ex: Some conspiracy theories focus on the gnomes of Zurich.
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