the powers that be (les powers that be)

Idiom Politics

Signification

people or organizations who hold authority or control

les personnes ou organisations qui détiennent l'autorité ou le contrôle (les personnes ou organisations qui détiennent l'autorité ou le contrôle)

"The decision depends on the powers that be."

"La décision dépend de ceux qui détiennent le pouvoir." (la décision dépend de **ceux qui détiennent le pouvoir**.)

Wear clothes that will make others admire you

to say bad things about someone when they are not present

to mark the beginning and end of something

Strong connections among family members.

To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo...

having no money at all