English Expression · Intermediate
Darth Vader
A powerful individual or force, particularly one that is seen as malevolent, dominating and threatening
Pronunciation: därthʹ vāʹdər
Meaning
A powerful individual or force, particularly one that is seen as malevolent, dominating and threatening.
Example
Irabu had hired Nomura, a man with whom he obviously had a great deal in common, and, who, as we have seen, was rapidly becoming the Darth Vader of Japanese baseball.
Irabu had hired Nomura, a man with whom he obviously had a great deal in common, and, who, as we have seen, was rapidly becoming the Darth Vader of Japanese baseball.
Practice tips
- Practice Darth Vader out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.