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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. The movers and shakers
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The movers and shakers

A.

People who have a lot of power and influence

B.

Transportation company

C.

Labourers

D.

Travelling agency

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Movers and shakers: Influential people who initiate change and make things happen. (प्रभावशाली लोग जो बदलाव लाते हैं)
Example: The conference was attended by the movers and shakers of the tech world.
Related idioms:
Big fish – an important person.
Call the shots – to make important decisions.
Pull the strings – to control something indirectly.

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