movers and shakers

movers and shakers
movers and shakers
The people with power and influence
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Main Entry:move

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movers and shakers
: people who are active or powerful in some field

the movers and shakers of the computer industry

political movers and shakers

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Main Entry:mover
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movers and shakers — see mover
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Main Entry:shaker

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ˌmovers and ˈshakers idiom
people with power in important organizations
Main entry:moveridiom

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