THROW ONE'S WEIGHT AROUND


Meaning of THROW ONE'S WEIGHT AROUND in English

{v. phr.}, {informal} To use one's influence or position in a showy or noisy manner. * /John was the star of the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling the director how the scene should be played./ * /Bob was stronger than the other boys, and he threw his weight around./ Compare: PULL RANK.

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