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.
Example Sentences
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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 July 10 front-page article “Your new main squeeze? A standup pouch is changing condiments.” used the word “condimentization.”
From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 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
Okay, maybe her main squeeze Jon Snow, but we know who wears the crown in that relationship.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2019
Got a string of letters after his name like a universal keyboard, and is the main squeeze, the great scream, among all the scientific push over here and in Europe.
From The Haunted Pajamas by Elliott, Francis Perry
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