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*the driving force (behind someone or something ) the person or a thing that motivates or directs someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; become ~; serve as~.) Making money is the driving force behind most businesses. Ambition is the driving force behind Tom. Love can also be the driving force. See also: force What are you driving at? Fig. What are you implying?; What do you mean? What are you driving at? What are you trying to say? Why are you asking me all these questions? What are you driving at? be in the driving seat (British) also be in the driver's seat (American & Australian) to be in control of a situation The consumer is in the driving seat due to the huge range of goods on the market. See fly by the seat of pantsSee also: seat what somebody is driving at the meaning of what someone is saying I didn't answer her because I wasn't sure what she was driving at. |
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