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FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH, A

smth. or someone whose influence or power must be considered
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1. I underestimated the influence of Mr. Franklin in this company. He certainly is a force to be reckoned with.
2. Catherine seemed to be a gentle person, but when Roger angered her, she lashed out at him. He discovered she was a force to be reckoned with.


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