Электронная книга: Le Queux William «Behind the Throne»
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the power behind the throne — the person who secretly controls a country, organization, etc., by controlling the actions and decisions of the official leader He s the company president, but his assistant is the (real) power behind the throne. • • • Main Entry: ↑power the … Useful english dictionary
(the) (real) power behind the throne — the (real) power behind the ˈthrone idiom the person who really controls an organization, a country, etc. in contrast to the person who is legally in charge • The president s wife was suspected of being the real power behind the throne.… … Useful english dictionary
(the) power behind the throne — someone who does not have an official position in a government or organization but who secretly controls it. In his later years, the chairman s daughter was the power behind the throne … New idioms dictionary
Power behind the throne — The phrase power behind the throne refers to a person or group that informally exercises the real power of an office. In politics, it most commonly refers to a spouse, aide, or advisor of a political leader (often called a figurehead ) who serves … Wikipedia
power behind the throne — {n. phr.} The person with the real power backing up the more visible partner (usually said about the wives of public figures). * /It is rumored that the First Lady it the power behind the throne in the White House./ … Dictionary of American idioms
power behind the throne — {n. phr.} The person with the real power backing up the more visible partner (usually said about the wives of public figures). * /It is rumored that the First Lady it the power behind the throne in the White House./ … Dictionary of American idioms
