Who Movers and Shakers?

The term "Movers and shakers" was coined by poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy in his 1874 poem Ode. and is commonly used to describe powerful and worldly individuals and groups and those who make great accomplishments.

What does the idiom movers and shakers mean?

Definition of mover and shaker

: a person who is active or influential in some field of endeavor.

Are you a mover or a shaker?

(usually in the plural) Someone who has power and influence in a field or activity; one who accomplishes tasks, who gets things done. The sales team sought to talk to the movers and shakers within an organization, rather than to their underlings. He really is a mover and a shaker in those circles.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.