noun
the most important persons in a governing body
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Informal.
brass (def. 5).
[1935-40, Amer.]
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top brass
1. Brass hats
2. Those in authority at the top (also the brass)
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Main Entry: ↑brass
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top brass see under ↑brass
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Main Entry: ↑top
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the people with the highest status in an organization, especially the armed forces
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top brass,
U.S. Slang.
1. high-ranking military officers.
2. high officials: »
the assembled top brass of the government (Harper's).
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n. see brass
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noun [noncount]
informal : ↑brass 4
Navy top brass met earlier today.
— often used with the
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= ↑brass
Useful english dictionary. 2012.