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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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to be on the way up

to be rising up to a higher position or level

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anyone who is anyone

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

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big cheese

someone of great importance or influence

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big enchilada

an individual who is very famous or influential

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big fish

a person whose fame or influence has widely spread

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big gun

a person or an organization that possesses great power or influence

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big shot

someone of great importance or influence

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big wheel

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

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to come up in the world

to rise in wealth or status

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head honcho

a person of great importance or influence

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large and in charge

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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the corridors of power

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

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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

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