throw one's weight around: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Generalinformalpejorative
  • To use one's authority, influence, or power in an overbearing, domineering, or officious manner.
  • To behave arrogantly by insisting that others comply because of one's status or position.

  Examples

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  • The new manager started throwing his weight around, ordering everyone to follow his rules without question.

    El nuevo gerente comenzó a imponerse, ordenando a todos que siguieran sus reglas sin cuestionarlas.

  • Don’t throw your weight around just because you were promoted; treat your colleagues with respect.

    No te impongas solo porque te ascendieron; trata a tus colegas con respeto.

  • He was throwing his weight around in the office, using his influence to get special treatment.

    Él estaba ejerciendo su poder en la oficina, usando su influencia para obtener un trato especial.