main squeeze
Idioms-
One's boss, the highest authority, an important person. For example, Who's the main squeeze in this company? This slangy term was first recorded in 1896, and the precise allusion is unclear.
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One's sweetheart, as in Nancy is his main squeeze . This slangy usage, first recorded in 1970, alludes to the “squeeze” of a hug.
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At my long-delayed annual checkup, my doctor asked how I was doing, living so far from my main squeeze during isolating pandemic days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2022
So, this week when I received these questions for this column, my main squeeze was chilling on the couch behind me.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2019
The rooftop “America” number, with its biting Sondheim lyrics about the promise and peril of migrating here, showcases the skirt-swishing panache of Danielle Marie Gonzalez as Anita, Bernardo’s showstopper main squeeze.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2019
Though I usually stick with Hallmark movies, this year I strayed from my main squeeze and headed to Netflix to see how its holiday fare compared.
From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2018
"But get your eye on the main squeeze!"
From Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 by Holman Day
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