Powers That Be

Synonyms of powers that be

• government
• authorities
• ruling class

Antonyms of powers that be

• opposition
• rebels
• dissenters

Collocations of powers that be

authorities

Frequency: 80 %

The authorities have yet to make a decision on the matter.

higher powers

Frequency: 70 %

He believed in the guidance of higher powers.

those in charge

Frequency: 60 %

Those in charge have the final say in this situation.

ruling class

Frequency: 45 %

The ruling class often makes decisions that affect the lower classes.

Idiomatic Expressions for powers that be

• Phrase: appeal to the powers that be
  Meaning: seeking help or intervention from those in authority
  Usage: He decided to appeal to the powers that be to reconsider his case.