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a power play

Idiom Politics

Meaning

a strategic move to gain control or influence over a situation

Example Sentences

"His decision to challenge the leader was a clear power play."

Related Expressions

talk behind someone's back

to say bad things about someone when they are not present

Put one's nose to the grindstone

To focus on hard work and continuous effort.

take a turn for the worse

to become more ill

diplomatic tightrope

a delicate situation requiring careful diplomacy

all in good time

something will happen eventually; be patient

Pull one’s weight

To do your fair share of work.