Definitions from Wiktionary (Powers-that-be)
▸ noun: (plural only) Alternative spelling of powers that be [(idiomatic) The holders of power or the authorities in a given situation, especially if seen as being faceless or unreasonably bureaucratic.]
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▸ noun: (plural only) Alternative spelling of powers that be [(idiomatic) The holders of power or the authorities in a given situation, especially if seen as being faceless or unreasonably bureaucratic.]
Similar:
powerbase,
super power,
higherup,
person-power,
bureaucratie,
be-all end-all,
secretary-general,
politickese,
puissance,
everyone who's anybody,
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