Sleeping partner In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sleeping partner", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-04 09:11

Meaning of Sleeping partner

Synonyms:

silent partner

Sleeping partner British noun phrase UK informal

A partner in a corporation who does not actively participate in its administration, especially one who contributes money.

He formally retired from my company in 2010 despite having been a sleeping partner for nearly 20 years.

My father was the sleeping partner behind many of these successful projects.

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