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throw weight around

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throw one's weight around

Fig. to attempt to boss people around; to give orders. The district manager came to our office and tried to throw his weight around, but no one paid any attention to him. Don't try to throw your weight around in this office. We know who our boss is.

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throw your weight around

to use your position or influence to unfairly get what you want Most of the time the department manager just throws his weight around to remind you he can always fire you.

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throw your weight around

to behave in a way which shows that you are more important or powerful than other people He tries to impress the rest of us by throwing his weight around at committee meetings.

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throw (one's) weight around

Slang

To use power or authority, especially in an excessive or heavy-handed way.

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