吆五喝六
English translation: Calling the shots
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|  Selected response from: Rita Pang Canada Local time: 12:21 | ||||
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| 5 +2 | Calling the shots, boss around |
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| 4 +1 | yell(s) and shout (s) |
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| cries while throwing dice |
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45 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1yell(s) and shout (s) Explanation: ...giving yells and shouts |
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1 hr confidence: peer agreement (net): +2
peer agreement (net): +2Calling the shots, boss around Explanation: I agree to Jarv's answer above, though I would also add to it as being "boss around and hollering about/calling the shots"...given the context of the phrase clearly Mr Wang here is now the head honcho- 说一不二: "his way or the highway" and 吆五喝六 : literal translation is indeed "gambling cries" but it conveys the meaning of the guy being able to "Call the shots" and therefore, being in charge, as is fitting of his role as 党支部书记. |
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| Reference: cries while throwing dice Reference information: 吆五喝六 [yāowǔhèliù] 1. 1. Originally it refers to the cries while throwing dice (five and six are high points that usually result inwinning); it broadly refers to the noise of gambling. 赌场里都是吆五喝六的，你别去凑热闹了。 The casinos are full of people who are calling out numbers, it's noisy, don't go there. 2. Used to describe a loud voice that issues bullying orders. 你总是吆五喝六的，谁还喜欢你啊！ You are always snapping at others, nobody likes you. Reference: http://www.nciku.com |
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