the brains behind something
the brains behind (something)
The person responsible for a certain plan or idea. Sheila is the brains behind our new environmental initiative, so she deserves all the credit. I wonder which of my enemies is the brains behind this latest rumor about me.
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the ˈbrains behind something
the person who thinks of new ideas and makes plans for somebody/something: Everyone knew that she was the real brains behind the operation.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
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