Meaning of the word "the powers that be" in English
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the powers that be
US /ðə ˈpaʊərz ðæt biː/
UK /ðə ˈpaʊərz ðæt biː/
Idiom
1.
the people who are in control or who have authority
Example:
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We need to get approval from the powers that be before we can proceed.
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It seems the powers that be have decided to cut the budget.
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