assert authority; throw one's weight around
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to assert one's authority; to throw one's weight around; to lord it over others
Typically describes someone using their position, power, or physical strength to intimidate or dominate others. Often carries a slightly negative connotation.
Tā他
gāng刚
dāng当
shàng上
jīng经
lǐ理
jiù就
xiàng向
xià下
shǔ属
shī施
wēi威
，
ràng让
dà大
jiā家
hěn很
bù不
shū舒
fu服
。
As soon as he became manager, he started throwing his weight around with his subordinates, making everyone very uncomfortable.
Bú不
yào要
yòng用
nǐ你
de的
zhí职
wèi位
lái来
shī施
wēi威
，
yào要
jiǎng讲
dào道
lǐ理
。
Don't use your position to assert authority; you need to reason with people.
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Nà那
zhī只
dà大
gǒu狗
zǒng总
ài爱
duì对
xiǎo小
māo猫
shī施
wēi威
。
That big dog always loves to lord it over the kitten.