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straw that stirs the drink
Language:
Meanings:
1.
US
UK
General
informal
colloquial
A person who is the most influential actor in a group or organization, who controls events or decisions behind the scenes.
The central figure whose actions or authority drive the operation or outcome of a situation.
2.
US
General
informal
slang
A boastful self-description implying leadership, indispensability, or dominant influence within a social or professional setting.
Examples:
EN:
Well, they're the straw that stirs the drink, aren't they?
ES:
Bueno, son la pajita que agita la bebida, ¿o no?
EN:
'Cause I'm the straw that stirs the drink, biotch.
ES:
Porque yo soy el palito que mezcla la bebida, perra.
EN:
I'm the straw that stirs the drink.
ES:
Soy como la pajita que revuelve el trago.
EN:
I mean, we may not be as pretty as we used to be, but we're still the straw that stirs the drink.
ES:
Vamos, Holmes... Puede que no seamos tan atractivos como solíamos ser, pero seguimos siendo los que dirigimos la batuta.
EN:
"Sales is the straw that stirs the drink!"
HI:
यह अश्क जो पीते जा रहे हो😕"!
EN:
"I am the straw that stirs the drink."
HI:
मैं जहर हूँ जिसने पीया पछताया
EN:
"I am the straw that stirs the drink.
HI:
मैं जहर हूँ जिसने पीया पछताया
EN:
I am the straw that stirs the drink.
HI:
मैं जहर हूँ जिसने पीया पछताया
EN:
What about George, Susan and Elaine? Why do you need me? You're the nucleus, the straw that stirs the drink.
ID:
Kami bertemu dengan NBC sekitar sebulan lalu, dan mereka beri kami izin dan menulis sebuah program.
EN:
Remember Jack. Be the curly straw that stirs the drink.
ID:
Ingat Jack, jadilah orang kritis.
EN:
- Well they're the straw that stirs the drink aren't they.
ID:
Mereka selalu ingin ikut campur, bukan?
EN:
- You're the nucleus the straw that stirs the drink.
ES:
- Eres el núcleo. La pajilla que absorbe la bebida.
EN:
- He is the straw that stirs the drink.
ES:
- Es el huevo duro del picnic.
ID:
- Dia adalah seorang teladan.
EN:
You're the straw that stirs the drink, man. Just let it go, ok?
ES:
Eres la pajilla en las bebidas.
EN:
Remember you said I'm the straw that stirs the drink?
ES:
Sí. Dijiste que soy la pajilla.
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