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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? prime mover Fig. the force that sets something going; someone or something that starts something off. The assistant manager was the prime mover in getting the manager sacked. Discontent with his job was the prime mover in John's deciding to retire early. See also: prime a prime mover someone who has a lot of influence in starting something important He was a prime mover in developing a new style of customer-friendly bookshops in the UK. See also: prime the movers and shakers people who have a lot of power and influence This play has attracted the attention of the Broadway movers and shakers. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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