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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

let your hair down

to relax and enjoy yourself freely

put on a brave face

to pretend to be confident or happy when you are not

behind the scenes

secretly or without public knowledge

opt in

to choose to participate

grey matter

intelligence; the ability to think

second to none

the best; better than everyone else