throw your weight around

Related to word: throw

Idiom

Definition

  1. to behave in a domineering manner, acting as if one has excessive power or authority.

    仗势欺人,滥用权威

    • He started to throw his weight around as soon as he took office.

      他一上任就开始滥用权威。

    • Don't throw your weight around him; he doesn't like it.

      不要在他面前耍威风;他不喜欢这样。

    • She began to throw her weight around, treating everyone like servants.

      她开始滥用权威,把每个人都当佣人对待。