straw that stirs the drink
idiomThe person who stimulates or inspires a group; the major factor affecting a trend or set of developments.
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bang straw
A farmer's servant, especially a thresher.
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buy straw hats in winter
Of stocks, to buy when both demand and price are low, so as to sell when demand and price are high.
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draw the short straw
To be selected to do an undesirable task (by drawing the shortest straw or otherwise).
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drink from a firehose
To be overwhelmed (with work, information, etc.); to be inundated with an unrestricted or unfiltered amount.
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drink with the flies
To drink alcohol while alone.
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drive someone to drink
To cause someone to drink lots of alcohol, as an escape from frustration.
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drive to drink
Synonym of drive someone crazy.
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hold one's drink
Synonym of hold one's liquor.