throw one's weight around en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To exercise influence or authority, especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.
Jim was a tyrant who threw his weight around when it came to punishing his students.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| threw one's weight around | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| thrown one's weight around | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| throwing one's weight around | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| throws one's weight around | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
carry one's weight · cut a wide swath · pull rank · override one's commission · throw one's weight behind