idiom
power behind the throne
POW-er bih-HYND the THROHN
ˈpaʊər bɪˈhaɪnd ðə θroʊnListen
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Syllable breakdown
powerbehindthethrone
Dictionary meaning
a person or group that holds real influence and decision-making power while someone else holds the formal title or position of authority; the true decision-maker who operates from the background without public visibility
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