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power behind the throne in Russian

power behind the throne in Russian is се́рый кардина́л.

power behind the throne in Russian

се́рый кардина́л

noun

Pronounced: seryy kardinal

(idiomatic) Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "power behind the throne" in Russian?

"power behind the throne" in Russian is се́рый кардина́л.

How do you pronounce се́рый кардина́л?

"power behind the throne" in Russian is се́рый кардина́л, pronounced "seryy kardinal".

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