cheville ouvrière
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la cheville ouvrière
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
1. (mechanics)
a. kingpin
J'ai remarqué un souci avec la cheville ouvrière au niveau de l'avant-train de la voiture.I noticed a problem with the kingpin on the front end of the car.
2. (figurative) (essential agent)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. kingpin (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Au fil des manifestations et des débats, Lise est devenue la cheville ouvrière du mouvement.Through demonstrations and debates, Lise became the kingpin of the movement.
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