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the power behind the throne

the power behind the throne

someone without an official job who secretly controls an organization or government The chairman's daughter was the power behind the throne for several years before he died.
See also: behind, power, throne

the power behind the throne

someone who does not have an official position in a government or organization but who secretly controls it In his later years, the chairman's daughter was the power behind the throne.
See also: behind, power, throne

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BetonyBET-neeEnglish (Rare)
ElinE-lin (Swedish, Norwegian)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Welsh
Kelan-Irish
Fiacre-French
Laurentin-French
Mari (2)-Mythology
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