people or organizations who hold authority or control
権限や管理を持つ人々や組織 (kengen ya kanri o motsu hitobito ya soshiki)
"The decision depends on the powers that be."
"決定は権限を持つ者に依存しています。" (kettei wa kenzen o motsu mono ni izon shiteimasu.)
to deal with a problem only when it arises
to see a small sign of improvement in a bad situation
to support your words with actions or financial commitment
to assist someone in a difficult situation
to support or defend something you believe in
to fulfill promises and obligations
