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brown power

idiom

The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.


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  1. 01

    brown bag

    A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.

  2. 02

    brown bread

    Dead.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    brown study

    A melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought; a moody daydream.

  5. 05

    brown thumb

    A lack of skill at growing plants; a poor gardening skill.

  6. 06

    come to power

    To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.

  7. 07

    grey power

    The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.

  8. 08

    poor power

    Limited ability.

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