the gnomes of Zurich
US /ðə noʊmz əv ˈzʊrɪk/
UK /ðə noʊmz əv ˈzʊrɪk/

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gli Gnomi di Zurigo
a derogatory term for Swiss bankers, implying that they are secretive and powerful, controlling international finance from behind the scenes
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The government's financial decisions were rumored to be influenced by the Gnomes of Zurich.
Si diceva che le decisioni finanziarie del governo fossero influenzate dagli Gnomi di Zurigo.
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Many conspiracy theories involve the shadowy influence of the Gnomes of Zurich.
Molte teorie del complotto coinvolgono l'influenza oscura degli Gnomi di Zurigo.