power of the pencil

brown power

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

come to power

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

grey power

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

pencil in

To provisionally schedule.

pencil whip

To approve a document without actually knowing or reviewing what it is that is being approved.

poor power

Limited ability.

power behind the throne

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

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.