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straw that stirs the drink (plural straws that stir the drink) (idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The person who stimulates or inspires a group; the major factor affecting a trend or set of developments.

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  1. straw that stirs the drink (plural straws that stir the drink) (idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The person who stimulates or inspires a group; the major factor affecting a trend or set of developments.