mover and shaker
Someone who has power and influence in a field or activitySomeone who has power and influence in a field or activity; one who accomplishes tasks, who gets things done.
Meaning
1 senses(figuratively, usually plural)Someone who has power and influence in a field or activity; one who accomplishes tasks, who gets things done.
The sales team sought to talk to the movers and shakers within an organization, rather than to their underlings.
He really is a mover and a shaker in those circles.
Macher
a person who wields power and influence
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: movers and shakers| Singular | mover and shaker |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- a person who wields power and influence:shaker
See also
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