The new manager really makes the weather in this office.
make the weather
idiomTo be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.
As the lead architect, she makes the weather on every project by setting the tone for the entire design team.
The seasoned diplomat makes the weather in international negotiations, consistently steering the conversation toward his desired outcomes through sheer force of personality.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
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enough to make the angels weep
Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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how's the weather
Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.
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it takes all kinds to make a world
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike; an expression of surprise at a person or people's eccentricity.
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it takes two to make a quarrel
It takes two or more people to cause a quarrel; one cannot blame an argument entirely on the other side.