Who can be called Mover and Shaker?
Mover and shaker means a person who wields power and influence in a certain field, but I still don't have a clear picture of its definition.

Hitler, Obama,Beckham or Susan Boyle? Are there any other words or phrase for mover and shaker?

Question

Who can be called Mover and Shaker?
Mover and shaker means a person who wields power and influence in a certain field, but I still don't have a clear picture of its definition.

Hitler, Obama,Beckham or Susan Boyle? Are there any other words or phrase for mover and shaker?

Answer

Those are usually rich, affluent people, businessmen and politicians. Perhaps another way of saying it is "fat cats".