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the powers that be

Idiom Politics

Meaning

people or organizations who hold authority or control

Example Sentences

"The decision depends on the powers that be."

Related Expressions

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a funny moment in a serious situation

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unnoticed or undetected

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to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time

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to start doing new and independent things

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sometimes it's okay to ignore rules

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to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges