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cock in the henhouse
Language:
Meanings:
1.
American English
British English
informal
colloquial
An unwelcome male presence among females, especially one that causes disruption or awkwardness.
A new or intrusive person whose presence upsets an established social balance.
2.
American English
British English
informal
figurative
An element introduced into a group or situation that creates disorder, conflict, or a threat to existing order.
Examples:
EN:
And to the cock in the henhouse.
ES:
Y por eI gallo en este gallinero.
ID:
dan ayam jantan di kandang betina.
EN:
Looks like we've got a new cock in the henhouse.
ES:
Parece que hay nuevo gallo en el gallinero.
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