Power Behind The Throne Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Power Behind The Throne Idiom mean?

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

power behind the throne What does power behind the throne mean?	the person who controls the person who seems to be in charge of something	The general is the power behind the throne in the small country and he has much influence.
power behind the throne What does power behind the throne mean?	the person who controls the person who seems to be in charge of something	The general is the power behind the throne in the small country and he has much influence.
	Some Random Idioms
come to a bad end What does "come to a bad end" mean?	to end in disaster	The man and his family came to a bad end when they moved to a small town.

common property What does "common property" mean?	real property owned by a group of tenants in a condominium or subdivision which everyone has the right to use, land that is owned by the government which everyone can use	The bicycles were common property and anyone in the apartment complex could use them.
behind one`s back What does "behind one`s back" mean?	do something when one is absent or without one's knowledge, secretly	I don't like people who talk behind my back.
Ten a penny What does "Ten a penny" mean?	(UK) If something is ten a penny, it is very common. ("Two a penny" is also used.)
dig some dirt up on (someone) or dig up some dirt on (someone) What does "dig some dirt up on (someone) or dig up some dirt on (someone)" mean?	to find out something bad about someone	The newspaper worked hard to dig up some dirt on the politician.
clip (someone`s) wings What does "clip (someone`s) wings" mean?	to limit someone`s activities or possibilities	The company decided to clip the manager's wings and took away his expense account.

run away with (something) What does "run away with (something)" mean?	to be much better than others, to win easily	Our hometown team ran away with the football championship.
get set What does "get set" mean?	to get ready to start something	Everybody is getting set for the wedding ceremony.
fine-tooth/toothed comb What does "fine-tooth/toothed comb" mean?	great care, careful attention so as not to miss anything	We went over the room with a fine-tooth comb but we were unable to find the lost credit card.
golden opportunity What does "golden opportunity" mean?	an excellent and rare opportunity	The hot weather was a golden opportunity for the ice cream seller to make money.
throw (something) into the bargain What does "throw (something) into the bargain" mean?	to include something in a deal	The owner of the store threw some DVD'S into the bargain when I purchased a DVD player.

American Idioms and Expressions

Power Behind The Throne Idiom