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Meaning of tail wagging the dog | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A minor or secondary part of something which is controlling or dominating the whole or the main part.

idiomatic

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

tail-bay tail-beam tail-buzzer tail-end tail-napkin tail-off

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