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power behind the throne
Noun
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
表向きは特別な地位を持たないように見えても、実際には権力者に大きな影響力を及ぼす存在 / 有権者の背後で実際の決定権を握り、指導者に密かに影響を与える人物
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(idiomatic) Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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power behind the throne
Although she never held an official title, Claire was widely regarded as the power behind the throne, quietly shaping policy and advising the minister at every turn.
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Although she never held an official title, Claire was widely regarded as the power behind the throne, quietly shaping policy and advising the minister at every turn.
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