Poodle people

Definition

The unassuming power brokers behind the scenes—people who appear decorative or harmless but actually wield significant influence and control, often underestimated because they blend into the background.

Example Usage

Everyone thinks the CEO runs the company, but the poodle people in accounting are the real power.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Poodle%20people&defid=14160092)

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