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What Does "Poor Power" Mean?

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"Poor power" is an English idiom. It means "a situation in which there is a lack of influence or control, often used in political contexts."

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "poor power" used in a sentence:
  • The opposition party had poor power in the legislature and struggled to pass their proposed policies.
  • The activist group aimed to gain more support to avoid poor power in future elections.
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What Is an Idiom?

An idiom is a commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words. In other words, if you were to translate "Poor Power" word for word, there is no guarantee the translation would help you to understand the meaning.

An idiom often includes a cultural or historical context that makes it difficult for non-native English speakers to understand. A phrase is classified as an idiom when a direct translation of the words does not reveal the meaning. Most idioms rely on shared knowledge or experiences known only to a specific community.

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