to be the most powerful person in a group or family
在一个小组或家庭中成为最有权力的人 (zai yi ge xiaozu huo jiating zhong chengwei zui you quanli de ren)
"It’s clear that Mary rules the roost in that household."
"很明显，玛丽 统治着这个家庭。" (hen mingxian, mali **tongzhizhe zhege jiating**)
to assert authority and dictate how things should be done
tired or annoyed with something
Trust what I am saying; believe me.
to surprise or amaze someone greatly
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more ex...
to persuade someone to do something by being persistent
