English Explanatory Dictionary

straw that stirs the drink

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The person who stimulates or inspires a group; the major factor affecting a trend or set of developments.

Pronunciation

En-au-straw that stirs the drink.ogg

Word forms

straw that stirs the drink straws that stir the drink

Etymology

Possibly originating in 1977 with a widely-reported self-descriptive remark by baseball player Reggie Jackson.

Synonyms

catalyst instigator mover and shaker stimulus
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