be the brains behind (something)
be the brains behind (something)
To be the person responsible for a certain plan or idea. Sheila is the brains behind our new environmental initiative, so she deserves all the credit. The cops finally made an arrest, but it was just a low-level guy. They're still looking for the person who is the brains behind the scam.
See also: behind, brain
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- the brains behind (something)
- the brains behind something
- brains
- to (one's) credit
- I wouldn't wish (something) on my worst enemy
- I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy
- putty head
- puttyhead
- May the best man/woman win.
- deserve credit for (someone or something)