the powers that be

the powers that be
THE AUTHORITIES, the people in charge, the government.
power

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the powers that be
The existing ruling authorities (Bible, Romans 13.1)
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the authorities
Origin:
with biblical allusion to Rom. 13:1

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the powers that be — see power, 1
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the powers that be
: the people who decide what is allowed or acceptable in a group, organization, etc.

The students wanted to have a big party, but the powers that be didn't approve.

I applied for the job, but I guess the powers that be didn't think I was qualified.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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