Unit 33

Question 1

the chattering classes

Answer 1

educated people who enjoy discussing social, political and cultural issues

Question 2

a second-class citizen

Answer 2

sb treated as if they are less important than others in society

Question 3

the grass roots

Answer 3

ordinary people in a political or sporting organisation

Question 4

the silent majority

Answer 4

the large number of people who do not express their opinions publicly

Question 5

the (men in) grey suits

Answer 5

people in business or politics with a lot influence or power, not well known to the public

Question 6

public enemy number one

Answer 6

sth/sb that a lot of people dislike or disapprove of

Question 7

new kid on the block

Answer 7

sb is new in a place for organisation and has many things to learn about it

Question 8

the movers and shakers

Answer 8

the people with power and influence

Question 9

win by a landslide

Answer 9

win by a very large majority

Question 10

rig the election

Answer 10

arrange an election in a dishonest way

Question 11

the power behind the throne

Answer 11

sb with no official position in government but secretly controls it

Question 12

being in the public eye

Answer 12

being famous; written about in the media and seen on TV

Question 13

pull the string

Answer 13

be in control

Question 14

the grey vote

Answer 14

the vote of older people

Question 15

Mr Big

Answer 15

the most important person in a company or organisation

Question 16

on the gravy train

Answer 16

used to refer to a way of making money quickly, easily and often dishonestly, usually through your position in society