power behind the throne
English edit
Etymology edit
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation edit
Audio (AU) (file)
Noun edit
power behind the throne (plural powers behind the throne or powers behind thrones)
- (idiomatic) Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
Translations edit
someone who has great covert influence
|