hold sway over — to have controlling power or influence over someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have controlling power or influence over someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊld sweɪ ˈoʊvər/
Korean meaning: ~을 지배하다, ~에 대해 영향력을 행사하다
Korean pronunciation: 홀드 **스웨이** **오**버
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to hold sway over our entire household - we all serve her tuna demands.
- Social media influencers hold sway over millions of young consumers.
- Coffee holds such sway over me that I can't function before my morning cup.
hold sway over
NOUN//hoʊld sweɪ ˈoʊvər//
to have controlling power or influence over someone or something
to have controlling power or influence over someone or something
He holds sway over their way, day by day.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'sway'는 원래 '휘두르다, 움직이다'라는 뜻이었으며, 왕의 홀(scepter)을 휘두르는 것에서 '지배하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat seems to hold sway over our entire household - we all serve her tuna demands.”
“Social media influencers hold sway over millions of young consumers.”
“Coffee holds such sway over me that I can't function before my morning cup.”
“Traditional values still hold sway in many rural communities.”
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