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idiomthe men in (grey) suits BrEBrE1 used about the men who have power and influence in a political party, but do not have an official position in the government or in parliament:Mrs Thatcher was not forced out by men in grey suits; she decided to go when her Cabinet colleagues told her she could not win.If a party leader is not accountable to party members, he will be controlled by the men in grey suits.2 used when you disapprove of the people who have power in a business or organization, especially when you think that they all have the same ideas, and do not understand ordinary people:We felt that as a rock band we should take control of our affairs, instead of being acted upon by men in grey suits.The men in dark suits who are now in charge don't really like the idea of a government-funded health service.
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