to be the most powerful person in a group or family
die mächtigste Person in einer Gruppe oder Familie sein (die maechigste person in einer gruppe oder familie sein)
"It’s clear that Mary rules the roost in that household."
"es ist klar, dass maria das zepter schwingt in diesem haushalt." (es ist klar, dass maria **das zepter schwingt** in diesem haushalt)
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
to keep an activity or process going
A strong and reliable base or starting point.
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
to try something, even if you are not sure of success
something very beautiful or skillfully made