eminence grise

ریشه

French, literally 'grey eminence'. It originally referred to François Leclerc du Tremblay, the right-hand man of Cardinal Richelieu.

مثال

• He was the eminence grise of the administration, holding significant influence despite his lack of official title.
• The eminence grise behind the throne, she was the real power in the kingdom.
• Despite his retirement, he remained an eminence grise in the company.

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