Memoryto
Site Language: EN

House of Cards S01 E01

power struggle

/ˈpaʊər ˈstrʌɡəl/
en-us undefinedpower struggle
Main Example

The two leaders are in a power struggle for control of the company.

Example context
en-us flagThe two leaders are in a power struggle for control of the company.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A conflict between people or groups trying to gain control or influence.

Other Example

The power struggle between the two factions is intense.

en-us flagThe power struggle between the two factions is intense.

She won the power struggle for the leadership position.

en-us flagShe won the power struggle for the leadership position.

Their power struggle has lasted for years.

en-us flagTheir power struggle has lasted for years.
Synonyms

internal power struggle

en-us flaginternal power struggle

political power struggle

en-us flagpolitical power struggle

ongoing power struggle

en-us flagongoing power struggle
Synonyms

conflict

competition

strife

backroom deal

/ˈbækˌrum dɪl/
en-us undefinedbackroom deal
Main Example

They made a backroom deal to finalize the contract.

Example context
en-us flagThey made a backroom deal to finalize the contract.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

An agreement made secretly, often to benefit one party over another.

Other Example

The politicians struck a backroom deal to secure votes.

en-us flagThe politicians struck a backroom deal to secure votes.

She was unhappy about the backroom deal that favored the company.

en-us flagShe was unhappy about the backroom deal that favored the company.

They were caught making a backroom deal behind closed doors.

en-us flagThey were caught making a backroom deal behind closed doors.
Synonyms

make a backroom deal

en-us flagmake a backroom deal

negotiate a backroom deal

en-us flagnegotiate a backroom deal

expose a backroom deal

en-us flagexpose a backroom deal
Synonyms

secret agreement

under-the-table deal

covert arrangement

political maneuvering

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl məˈnuːvərɪŋ/
Main Example

The senator's political maneuvering helped him win the election.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The act of using clever strategies to gain an advantage in politics.

Other Example

Her political maneuvering secured her a spot on the committee.

The candidate's political maneuvering impressed many voters.

Political maneuvering is common during election season.

Synonyms

strategic political maneuvering

political maneuvering tactics

political maneuvering skills

Synonyms

political strategy

political tactics

political scheming

majority whip

/məˈdʒɔːrɪti wɪp/
Main Example

The majority whip organized the votes for the new law.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A member of a legislative body who helps manage the party's agenda and ensures party discipline.

Other Example

The majority whip rallied the members for the upcoming vote.

As the majority whip, she ensured everyone was on the same page.

The majority whip communicated the party's stance on the issue.

Synonyms

party majority whip

majority whip role

majority whip duties

Synonyms

party leader

floor leader

legislative leader

impeachment

/ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/
Main Example

The president faced impeachment for his actions.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A formal process to accuse a public official of wrongdoing.

Other Example

The senator called for impeachment after the scandal.

Impeachment proceedings began in the House.

Many citizens supported the impeachment of the governor.

Synonyms

impeachment process

impeachment trial

impeachment vote

Synonyms

removal

accusation

charges

Access the complete list for free – get the App now!Download the App

House of Cards S01 E01

Words/Phrases1204

Explore the world of House of Cards through this deck! Learn English with memorable words and scenes from House of Cards and dive deeper into its iconic moments. Enjoy!

Terms
....
....
....
....
....
1 10

Learn Faster and Deeper!

Start learning right now!
google play memoryto app
MockUp

Download Memoryto’s App!

With powerful free picture dictionary & flashcards.