straws that stir the drink

A form of straw that stirs the drink — The person who stimulates or inspires a group; the major factor affecting a trend or set of developments.

Meanings

noun
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straws that stir the drink. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/straws%20that%20stir%20the%20drink

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“straws that stir the drink.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/straws%20that%20stir%20the%20drink. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “straws that stir the drink,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/straws%20that%20stir%20the%20drink.

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