the movers and shakers
Meaning: You can say people are the movers and shakers in a place or a situation if they are the ones with the power to make decisions.
For example:
- Most of the movers and shakers in the movie business live in Los Angeles.
- If you want to be a literary agent, you'll need to know some of the movers and shakers in the publishing business.
Quick Quiz:
The movers and shakers in the world of banking
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