the movers and shakers

a mover and a shaker

A person who is able to get things done with their power, influence, or money. She thinks her father can get me into law school. Apparently he's quite a mover and a shaker. The conference is going to be full of movers and shakers of the industry, so I want to make a good impression.

See also: and, mover, shaker

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

movers and shakers

people who get things done; organizers and managers. The movers and shakers in this firm haven't exactly been working overtime. Who are the movers and shakers around here?

See also: and, mover, shaker

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

the movers and shakers

JOURNALISM

COMMON If you talk about the movers and shakers, you mean the people with power and influence in a particular area who make things happen and cause new developments. They were given introductions to the movers and shakers in the industry. Cochran was only 21, but in four short years had established himself as one of the movers and shakers of '50s rock'n'roll. Note: This comes from the poem `Ode' by Arthur O'Shaugnessy (1874): `We are the music-makers And we are the dreamers of dreams... We are the movers and shakers Of the world for ever, it seems.'

See also: and, mover, shaker

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

ˌmovers and ˈshakers

people with power in important organizations: He is one of the principle movers and shakers in the political arena.

See also: and, mover, shaker

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

movers and shakers

n. people who get things done; organizers and managers. The movers and shakers in this firm haven’t exactly been working overtime.

See also: and, mover, shaker

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

movers and shakers

Individuals with the power and/or influence to effect change. At first each of these nouns alluded specifically to God, but in the nineteenth century they began to be paired and applied to human beings. The OED quotes A. O’Shaughnessy’s Music and Moonlight (1874): “Yet we are the movers and shakers of the world forever, it seems.”

See also: and, mover, shaker

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

a mover and a shaker
a mover and shaker
a big cheese
every horse thinks its own pack heaviest
be not the full quid
if you don't mind me asking
if you don't mind my asking
be on the scent
be on the scent (of someone or something)
be out of (one's) senses

References in periodicals archive

(Courtesy DIFF) The movers and shakers of the Gulf movie industry were in attendance during Thursday night's glittering ceremony at the One&Only Royal Mirage hotel.

Gulf directors honored at the IWC Filmmaker Awards

Trustee Wendy Siegel's exceptional leadership again produced an energetic, fun, must-attend event for the movers and shakers in the real estate industry.

More than $2.5 million raised at annual "winter's evening" dinner dance benefiting National Jewish Medical and Research Center

We'll also shine a spotlight on the movers and shakers in front offices of the NFL and the top 10 careers for the future.

Career opportunities

We also know about what businesses will open in the community because we are familiar with the movers and shakers."

Holmes & Kennedy turns 35

The Mov-n-Box division of MCB is headed by partner Mal Levy, who, when he introduced Mov-n-Box just last year, was touted by The Wall Street Journal for helping turn "the movers and shakers" into "renters" when it comes to relocation.

Making a move is made easier

But not by attacking the movers and shakers, Bartimole grumbles.

Cleveland's gadfly

"Keeping in mind the challenges faced each day by entrepreneurs and small business owners," says McCoy-Pinderhughes, "I've put together an issue that will inspire you to follow through with your dream, direct you to sources of capital to fund your venture, taken you on a trip to the 2000 Black Enterprise/Bank of America Entrepreneurs Conference, and introduced you to the movers and shakers of today and tomorrow."

ABOUT THIS ISSUE

For many, the novelty of making the January pilgrimage to the Alps has worn off, and without the movers and shakers there will be no talk, and certainly no action.

All talk, no action

This article, and others we hope to complete in upcoming issues, will explore what keeps the movers and shakers on top of their game.

Movers & Shakers. (Straight Talk)

Yet all good things must come to an end; Pro Wrestling Kids' Style tells of the hard lessons that led to the final NWF bell, and reflects on where the movers and shakers of the NWF are today.

Pro Wrestling Kids' Style

Trustee Wendy Siegel's exceptional leadership again produced an engaging, fun, must-attend event for the movers and shakers in the real estate industry.

More than $2.1 million raised at annual Real Estate and Construction Industries" "A Winter's Evening" dinner dance

The publication will feature details of the movers and shakers in Welsh business, as well as leading figures from the public sector and politics.

We want your details for the new Media Wales business directory..

词组	the movers and shakers
释义	the movers and shakers a mover and a shaker A person who is able to get things done with their power, influence, or money. She thinks her father can get me into law school. Apparently he's quite a mover and a shaker. The conference is going to be full of movers and shakers of the industry, so I want to make a good impression. See also: and, mover, shaker Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. movers and shakers people who get things done; organizers and managers. The movers and shakers in this firm haven't exactly been working overtime. Who are the movers and shakers around here? See also: and, mover, shaker McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. the movers and shakers JOURNALISM COMMON If you talk about the movers and shakers, you mean the people with power and influence in a particular area who make things happen and cause new developments. They were given introductions to the movers and shakers in the industry. Cochran was only 21, but in four short years had established himself as one of the movers and shakers of '50s rock'n'roll. Note: This comes from the poem `Ode' by Arthur O'Shaugnessy (1874): `We are the music-makers And we are the dreamers of dreams... We are the movers and shakers Of the world for ever, it seems.' See also: and, mover, shaker Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. ˌmovers and ˈshakers people with power in important organizations: He is one of the principle movers and shakers in the political arena. See also: and, mover, shaker Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary movers and shakers n. people who get things done; organizers and managers. The movers and shakers in this firm haven’t exactly been working overtime. See also: and, mover, shaker McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions movers and shakers Individuals with the power and/or influence to effect change. At first each of these nouns alluded specifically to God, but in the nineteenth century they began to be paired and applied to human beings. The OED quotes A. O’Shaughnessy’s Music and Moonlight (1874): “Yet we are the movers and shakers of the world forever, it seems.” See also: and, mover, shaker The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a mover and a shaker a mover and shaker a big cheese every horse thinks its own pack heaviest be not the full quid if you don't mind me asking if you don't mind my asking be on the scent be on the scent (of someone or something) be out of (one's) senses References in periodicals archive (Courtesy DIFF) The movers and shakers of the Gulf movie industry were in attendance during Thursday night's glittering ceremony at the One&Only Royal Mirage hotel. Gulf directors honored at the IWC Filmmaker Awards Trustee Wendy Siegel's exceptional leadership again produced an energetic, fun, must-attend event for the movers and shakers in the real estate industry. More than $2.5 million raised at annual "winter's evening" dinner dance benefiting National Jewish Medical and Research Center We'll also shine a spotlight on the movers and shakers in front offices of the NFL and the top 10 careers for the future. Career opportunities We also know about what businesses will open in the community because we are familiar with the movers and shakers." Holmes & Kennedy turns 35 The Mov-n-Box division of MCB is headed by partner Mal Levy, who, when he introduced Mov-n-Box just last year, was touted by The Wall Street Journal for helping turn "the movers and shakers" into "renters" when it comes to relocation. Making a move is made easier But not by attacking the movers and shakers, Bartimole grumbles. Cleveland's gadfly "Keeping in mind the challenges faced each day by entrepreneurs and small business owners," says McCoy-Pinderhughes, "I've put together an issue that will inspire you to follow through with your dream, direct you to sources of capital to fund your venture, taken you on a trip to the 2000 Black Enterprise/Bank of America Entrepreneurs Conference, and introduced you to the movers and shakers of today and tomorrow." ABOUT THIS ISSUE For many, the novelty of making the January pilgrimage to the Alps has worn off, and without the movers and shakers there will be no talk, and certainly no action. All talk, no action This article, and others we hope to complete in upcoming issues, will explore what keeps the movers and shakers on top of their game. Movers & Shakers. (Straight Talk) Yet all good things must come to an end; Pro Wrestling Kids' Style tells of the hard lessons that led to the final NWF bell, and reflects on where the movers and shakers of the NWF are today. Pro Wrestling Kids' Style Trustee Wendy Siegel's exceptional leadership again produced an engaging, fun, must-attend event for the movers and shakers in the real estate industry. More than $2.1 million raised at annual Real Estate and Construction Industries" "A Winter's Evening" dinner dance The publication will feature details of the movers and shakers in Welsh business, as well as leading figures from the public sector and politics. We want your details for the new Media Wales business directory..
随便看	you'll, he'll, etc. be lucky You'll never get away with it you'll never get away with it/this you'll never guess you('ll) never know till you try you('ll) never know until you try you look a little peaked you look like a million you lot You mad(, bro)? You made my day you made your bed, now lie in it you make a better door than you do a window you make me laugh You make me laugh! you make me sick you may well ask You mean to tell me you must be fun at parties you must be joking you must be joking! you must be kidding (me) you must be new here you must be out of your mind you must be tired, because you've been running through my mind all day