power of the pencil
The authority to charge a punter's gambling or other bills to the casino.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The manager used the power of the pencil to clear my losses.”
“After a long night at the tables, the high roller asked the host to use the power of the pencil.”
“The casino host exercised the power of the pencil, effectively erasing the guest's substantial debt to ensure his return for the next season.”
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brown power
The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
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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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pencil in
To provisionally schedule.
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pencil whip
To approve a document without actually knowing or reviewing what it is that is being approved.
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poor power
Limited ability.
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power behind the throne
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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power coffee
A working session or seminar at which important discussions may be held, and important decisions made, over servings of coffee or at a coffeehouse.
Last updated August 10, 2026