cock of the walk (or roost) particularly refers to 'a person who is dominant in their own small world', so it can be used to refer to a local tyrant.
地头蛇
| 正面 | 地头蛇 |
|---|---|
| 背面 | 【说明】 cock of the walk (or roost) 尤指“在小天地里称王称霸的人”，因此可用此词语指称“地头蛇” |
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