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éminence griseA secret or unofficial decision-maker; the power behind the throne.Rate it:

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empty the tankTo make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.Rate it:

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engine roomThe source of power in a team or other group.Rate it:

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fall from graceTo fall from one's current social position to something lower, to lose one's prestige, status or power.Rate it:

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fall from graceThe loss of one's current social position, prestige, status, power, etc.Rate it:

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Feel Your OatsTo feel energetic, playful or frisky, to be in high spirits and aware of one’s power or energyRate it:

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flower power60s youth movementRate it:

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fountain of youthAnything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality or to restore a youthful appearance.Rate it:

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fucking a right!Absolutely! Phrases with similar meaning: "Does a bear sshit in the woods? "You bet your sweet ass!"Rate it:

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funxuWhen a person is having an absolute blast of a time no thanks to anyone else but only because of themselves.Rate it:

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God's honest truthUnquestionable, absolute truth.Rate it:

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grass topsPeople in a position of power or influence at a local level.Rate it:

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grasstopsPeople in a position of power or influence at a local level.Rate it:

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grey powerThe collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.Rate it:

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gunboat diplomacyThe pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power.Rate it:

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have someone on toastTo have somebody in one's power, or in a compromising or helpless position.Rate it:

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he/she is on fireWhen someone is described as being 'on fire' they are performing at their absolute best, they're unstoppable, unbelievable, very impressiveRate it:

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high and mightyA social or economic group wielding undue power, influence or economic clout.Rate it:

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hold backTo act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.Rate it:

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hold the purse stringsTo be in control of spending; to have financial power and responsibility.Rate it:

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hollow outTo reduce the power or influence of something.Rate it:

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hook upTo connect to something like a power supply or a signal source.Rate it:

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horsefeathersAbsolute nonsense; poppycockRate it:

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hostes ad internecionem caedere, delere (Liv. 9. 26)to absolutely annihilate the enemy.Rate it:

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hostium copias occidione occīdere (Liv. 2. 51)to absolutely annihilate the enemy.Rate it:

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il a fait jouer tous les ressortsHe used all the means in his power.Rate it:

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il faut à toute force l'empêcher de sortirYou must prevent him going out by all the means in your power; We must do all we can to prevent him going out.Rate it:

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il faut passer par là ou par la fenêtreIt is absolutely inevitable.Rate it:

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il ne sait rien de rien1. He knows absolutely nothing. 2. He is quite in the dark.Rate it:

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immunitatem omnium rerum habereto enjoy absolute immunity.Rate it:

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imperium deponere (Rep. 2. 12. 23)to lay down one's power.Rate it:

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imperium obtinereto maintain power, authority.Rate it:

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imperium singulareabsolute power; autocracy.Rate it:

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imperium tenere (in aliquem)to have power over some one.Rate it:

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imperium, regnum, tyrannidem occupareto take upon oneself absolute power.Rate it:

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imperium, rerum summam deferre alicuito confer supreme power on a person.Rate it:

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in a pig's arseAbsolutely not; under no circumstances.Rate it:

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in feeOf an estate in land, inherited or owned by one who has the absolute right to dispose of the land as they desire, including the right to select an inheritor of the land.Rate it:

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in manu, in potestate alicuius situm, positum esseto be in a person's power.Rate it:

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Indian signA curse causing loss of will power or persistent bad luck.Rate it:

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intra legem- A court's power to interpret and apply the law to achieve the most equitable result.Rate it:

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iron-willedOf strong powerRate it:

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je l'ai mis hors d'état de vous nuireI have put it out of his power to harm you.Rate it:

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judge, jury and executionerSomeone with the roles of judge, jury and executioner; someone with full power to judge and punish others unilaterally.Rate it:

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keys to the kingdomA resource, usually information or knowledge, the possession of which gives the possessor access to power.Rate it:

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know what side of the bread your butter's onTo know who has the upper hand/power in a situation before you take on someone who can make your situation worseRate it:

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knowledge is powerWith knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.Rate it:

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like a phoenix from the ashesWith the power to triumph difficulties.Rate it:

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long armInfluence, far-reaching power.Rate it:

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longe, alte (longius, altius) repetere (either absolute or ab aliqua re)to go a long way back (in narrative).Rate it:

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