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the organ grinder, not the monkey
Noun
not the monkey
Japanese Meaning
指揮官、実権を握る人物。単なる下働きや代理人ではなく、主導権を持ち、全体を統括する役割の人を指す表現です。
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The person who is in charge, rather than a lackey or representative.
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the organ grinder, not the monkey
When the board met to assign responsibility, it became clear who was really the organ grinder, not the monkey.
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When the board met to assign responsibility, it became clear who was really the organ grinder, not the monkey.
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