brown power
idiomThe production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
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brown bag
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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brown bread
Dead.
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brown noser
One who brownnoses (flatters or humors somebody in an obsequious manner for personal gain); one who sucks up; a bootlicker, dickrider, ass-kisser, sycophant.
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brown study
A melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought; a moody daydream.
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brown thumb
A lack of skill at growing plants; a poor gardening skill.
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come to power
To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.
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grey power
The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.
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poor power
Limited ability.