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

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in the flower of one's youthwhen one was young and happyRate 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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mihi non est integrum, ut...it is no longer in my power.Rate it:

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Mind over MatterThe intellectual power is stronger than other powersRate it:

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more power to youBest wishes and success; good luck in your endeavor.Rate it:

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mover and shakerSomeone who has power and influence in some field or activity.Rate it:

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muckamuckA person in a position of power, authority, or status.Rate it:

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muckety muckA person in a position of power, authority, or status.Rate it:

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necker's knobA knob attached to the steering wheel of an automobile, especially before the widespread availability of power steering, helping the driver steer with one arm and leaving the other arm free to provide romantic attention to a companion.Rate it:

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nerves of steelA lot of strength or powerRate it:

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nip in the budTo remove a bud from a plant to prevent flower and fruit from forming.Rate it:

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numen (deorum) divinumthe sovereign power of the gods.Rate it:

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out of one’s handsNo longer responsible for or in one’s power to controlRate it:

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paper flowerA plant, Psilostrophe cooperi, and its flower.Rate it:

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paper flowerUsed other than as an idiom: see paper, flower.Rate it:

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paper flowerA plant, Bougainvillea glabra, and its flower head, so called for the papery bracts.Rate it:

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paper flowerA plant, the peach-leaved bellflower, Campanula persicifolia, and its flower.Rate it:

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Pen is Mightier than the SwordWords have more power than war, to influence with ones words not with fightRate it:

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penes aliquem esseto be in a person's power.Rate it:

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plebem continereto hold the people in one's power, in check.Rate it:

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poor powerLimited ability.Rate it:

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potestas vitae necisquepower over life and death.Rate it:

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potestatem habet in aliquem vitae necisque (B. G. 1. 16. 5)he has power over life and death.Rate it:

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power behind the throneSomeone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.Rate it:

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Power behind the ThroneThe actual force or person behind ones success, the real person in chargeRate it:

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