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be the power behind the throne
To be the person or people who have true control or great influence on a leader, but who are not officially or publicly in charge. The president's charisma and likability got him elected, but his team of advisors is the real power behind the throne.
See also: behind, power, throne
hug the porcelain goddess
slang To vomit into a toilet. Doing so often requires one to hold the toilet (the "porcelain god"), a position that is likened to embracing a sacred idol. I bet that if Tommy doesn't stop drinking, he'll hug the porcelain goddess all night. I've never thrown up so much in my life. I can't wait till I stop hugging the porcelain goddess.
See also: goddess, hug, porcelain
hug the throne
slang To vomit into a toilet. Doing so often requires one to kneel in front of or bend over the toilet (the "throne"), a position that is likened to kneeling before or bowing to a sacred idol. I bet that if Tommy doesn't stop drinking, he'll hug the throne all night. I've never thrown up so much in my life. I can't wait till I stop hugging the throne.
See also: hug, throne
on the throne
1. Reigning as the monarch or ruler of a country. With the new king on the throne, the country has seen an unprecedented level of prosperity and peace.
2. slang Seated on and using the toilet. John always reads the newspaper when he's on the throne.
See also: on, throne
the power behind the throne
The person or group who has true control or a great influence on one in control, but is not officially or publicly in charge. The president's charisma and likability got him elected, but his team of advisors is the real power behind the throne.
See also: behind, power, throne
the throne
1. The ruling position within a monarchy or empire. The new baby will be next in line for the throne. Several different factions vied for control of the throne in the bloody war.
2. slang The toilet. I keep a stack of books and magazines in the bathroom so I always have something to read while I'm on the throne. I think your father was just on the throne, so you might want to wait a while before you go in there.
See also: throne
throne room
A lavatory, restroom, or bathroom. "Throne" is a common slang term for "toilet." I'll be in the throne room if anyone calls for me. Someone left the throne room smelling foul.
See also: room, throne
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the throne
1. Lit. [of royalty] currently reigning. King Samuel was on the throne for two decades.
2. Fig. Sl. seated on the toilet. I can't come to the phone. I'm on the throne.
See also: on, throne
power behind the throne
Fig. the person who actually controls the person who is apparently in charge. Mr. Smith appears to run the shop, but his brother is the power behind the throne. They say that the vice president is the power behind the throne.
See also: behind, power, throne
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
power behind the throne
A person with great influence who stays behind the scenes and has no apparent authority. For example, Harry may be the CEO, but it's obvious that his wife is the power behind the throne. [Mid-1800s]
See also: behind, power, throne
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
the power behind the throne
If you describe someone as the power behind the throne, you mean that they are really the person that has power although another person is officially in charge. She was the real power behind the throne, a strong and determined woman controlling a weaker husband for her own aims.
See also: behind, power, throne
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
power behind the throne
a person who exerts authority or influence without having formal status.See also: behind, power, throne
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
be the (real) power behind the ˈthrone
be the person who really controls a family, business, country, etc., even though people think somebody else controls it: It’s not the president who makes the important decisions; his wife is the real power behind the throne.See also: behind, power, throne
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
hug the porcelain god(dess)
and hug the throne tv. to vomit; to vomit while holding on to the toilet seat. By “hug the porcelain god” I assume you are referring to vomiting into the toilet bowl? The girls drank a lot of beer and two of them spent the night hugging the porcelain god.
See also: goddess, hug, porcelain
hug the throne
verbSee hug the porcelain goddess
See also: hug, throne
on the throne
mod. seated on the toilet. I can’t come to the phone. I’m on the throne.
See also: on, throne
the throne
n. a toilet; a toilet seat. And there was the cat—right on the throne, just staring at me.
See also: throne
throne room
n. a restroom; a bathroom. (see also throne.) Hank is in the throne room, reading, I think.
See also: room, throne
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
power behind the throne, the
An individual with so much influence on a king, president, or other nominal leader that he or she is the de facto leader. The idea, although certainly much older, was first expressed in this way by William Pitt in a 1770 speech: “There is something behind the throne greater than the King himself.” Among the numerous historical examples are the Russian monk Rasputin, who had enormous sway over his country’s last czar, and First Lady Nancy Reagan, who was believed to have similar influence on President Ronald Reagan. See also gray eminence.
See also: behind, power
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
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