major clout

[ˈmeɪdʒər klaʊt]
noun phrase
grande influência
1. significant power, influence, or authority to make things happen or affect decisions
He has major clout in the music industry, so his endorsement matters.
Ele tem grande influência na indústria da música, então seu endosso importa.
2. considerable respect or credibility that allows someone to accomplish goals
The senator has major clout with voters in her district.
A senadora tem grande influência com os eleitores de seu distrito.
This phrase is predominantly used in American English, particularly in business, politics, and entertainment contexts. It reflects American cultural emphasis on individual influence and networking. In Brazil, while the concept is understood, it's more commonly expressed through 'grande influência' or 'poder político' in formal settings and 'muita força' or 'peso' in colloquial speech.
NYC Slang
major pull, big pull, serious juice
Synonyms / Sinônimos
major influenceserious powersignificant pullgreat leverageconsiderable weightstrong sway
Antonyms / Antônimos
no influencepowerlessnessinsignificancelack of authority

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grande influência
commonly used in business and political contexts
Rio de Janeiro
muita força
colloquial variation emphasizing power and strength
São Paulo
peso político
used in corporate and political environments
Portugal
grande influência
formal usage; less common than in Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

cloutinfluencepowerauthoritypullleveragecredibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have clout with someone
to throw one's weight around
to carry weight
to pull strings
to have pull
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