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turf collapse: range of jurisdiction or influence; "a bureaucracy...chiefly concerned with turf...and protecting the retirement system"; the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own; surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots; cover (the ground) with a surface layer of grass or grass roots

Rasputin collapse: Siberian peasant monk who was religious advisor in the court of Nicholas II; was assassinated by Russian noblemen who feared that his debauchery would weaken the monarchy (1872-1916)

have it made collapse

go places collapse

go far collapse: extend in importance or range; "His accomplishments go far"

live down collapse

Svengali collapse: the musician in a novel by George du Maurier who controls Trilby's singing hypnotically; someone (usually maleficent) who tries to persuade or force another person to do his bidding

lobby collapse: a group of people who try actively to influence legislation; the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest; detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

five percenter collapse

wherefore collapse

cultivate collapse: prepare for crops; "Work the soil"; "cultivate the land"; foster the growth of

make amends collapse

kowtow collapse: a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

referee collapse: (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play; an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case; evaluate professionally a colleague's work; be a referee or umpire in a sports competition

kingmaker collapse: an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence; "the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker"

gray eminence collapse

reimburse collapse: pay back for some expense incurred; "Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel?"

make headway collapse

lobbyist collapse: someone who tries to persuade legislators to vote for bills that the lobbyists favor

indemnify collapse: secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; "This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness"

umpire collapse: an official at a baseball game

manipulator collapse: a person who handles things manually

expiate collapse: make amends for; "expiate one's sins"

bad influence collapse

gridiron collapse

arrive collapse: reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock"; "She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight"; succeed in a big way; get to the top; "After he published his book, he had arrived"; "I don't know whether I can make it in science!"; "You will go far, my boy!"

influence peddler collapse

serenade collapse: a song characteristically played outside the house of a woman; sing and play for somebody; "She was serenaded by her admirers"

big wheel collapse

repay collapse

propitiate collapse: make peace with

pay back collapse: take vengeance on or get even; "We'll get them!"; "That'll fix him good!"; "This time I got him"

prosper collapse

special interests collapse

step forward collapse

make the scene collapse

wire puller collapse

flatter collapse: praise somewhat dishonestly

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