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a kingmaker

Idiom Politics

Meaning

someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader

Example Sentences

"The senator has become a kingmaker in the current presidential race."

Related Expressions

lay your cards on the table

to be open and honest about your intentions or plans

in contempt of court

disrespecting or defying the authority of a court of law

write down

to record information on paper

caught between two stools

to fail because of trying to do two things at once

Best foot forward

To try to make the best possible impression

mind-blowing

extremely surprising or amazing