power behind the throne

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.

Equivalents

Españolpoder detrás del trono

Françaiséminence grise

Русскийсерый кардинал

1 more languages

Suomiharmaa eminenssi

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

power board power bottom power box power breakfast power brick power broker

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