throw one's weight around
Act pushy, bossy
To throw one's weight around is to use one's power or authority in an aggressive or bullying manner: The new manager immediately started throwing his weight around, demanding changes nobody asked for.
The phrase suggests someone flaunting influence to intimidate or dominate others, often unnecessarily or obnoxiously.
- bossinessOverbearing control of others
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- controlAuthority to direct
- call the shotsExercise ultimate authority
influence · pull rank · arrogance · lay down the law · conflict · big shot · top dog · resentment · supremacy · manipulation · power play · flex one's muscles · command · intimidation · overconfidence · authority · coercion · pushiness
throw one's weight arounddefer
Delay or submit
yield · submit · take a back seat · step aside · hold back
throw one's weight aroundlead by example
Influence through personal conduct
throws, thrown, throwing, thrower, weight, weights, weighty, weightier, weightiest