the powers that be
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English Dictionarythe powers that beimportant people who have authority over others:
It's up to the powers that be to decide what should be done next. [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsthe powers that bethe people who control things but who are not known. It's up to the powers that be to decide what should be done next. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
the powers that bethe people who are in authority
The powers that be have decided that the summer festival will not be held this year.
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the powers that be n. phr. Constituted authority; those in power.
I have done all I can; the rest is up to the powers that be. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲