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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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Hello,
I would like someone explain to me this expression I have found here:
'When he (M.L.King) died he was talking to everyone, and the powers THAT BE didn't like that.'

Thanks in advance, Jo.
  

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http://encarta.msn.com/thesaurus_561598367_561590484/prevpage.html
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What an interesting noun!

the powers that be
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