boys in the back room
the boys in the back room
A group of men engaged in clandestine decision-making. We're not fools—we know that the boys in the back room actually have all the power around here.
See also: back, boy, room
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
boys in the back room
and back room boys n. any private male group making decisions, usually politicians. The boys in the back room picked the last presidential candidate. Who picks out the back room boys? Who’s really in charge?
See also: back, boy, room
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- the boys in the back room
- back room
- automated decision support
- support
- settle on
- settle on (something)
- ADS
- fifth column
- fifth columnist
- children and fools tell the truth