throw (one's) weight around
To use power or authority, especially in an excessive or heavy handed way

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throw weight around
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.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

throw one's weight around
give orders, attempt to boss people around; to use one's influence in an aggressive way
The new supervisor likes to throw his weight around the company.

Our boss has been throwing his weight around ever since he got his promotion.

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throw one's weight around
v. phr., informal To use one's influence or position in a showy or noisy manner.
John was the star of the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling the director how the scene should be played.
Bob was stronger than the other boys, and he threw his weight around.
Compare: PULL RANK.

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