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powers behind the throne

powers behind the throne is the plural of power behind the throne.

Meaning of power behind the throne

Noun

power behind the throne (plural powers behind the throne or powers behind thrones)

  1. (idiomatic) Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.

Questions about powers behind the throne

What is powers behind the throne the plural of?
Powers behind the throne is the plural of power behind the throne.

Words near powers behind the throne in the dictionary

  1. PowerPointlessness
  2. powerpoints
  3. powerpop
  4. powers
  5. powers ahead
  6. powers behind the throne
  7. powers behind thrones
  8. Powers Creek
  9. powers down
  10. powers of appointment
  11. powers of attorney

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