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Definition
The person in charge of a project, team, gang, or organization.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Originating from the English phrase "driver", this term carries a strong sense of authority and leadership. It is frequently used in professional settings to refer to the project lead, but it retains a slightly informal or "street-smart" edge compared to more formal titles like 主管 or 負責人. It implies that the person has the final say and holds the reins of the situation.
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go3個goExamples
He has been the person in charge at the company for many years.
Related words
Common phrases
who is calling the shots
Common mistake
Avoid using this in overly formal written reports or official government documents, as it is strictly colloquial. It can sound slightly disrespectful or overly casual if used to describe a high-ranking official or a superior in a very conservative corporate environment.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
