Meaning Of The Word Throw one's weight around

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What's The Definition Of Throw one's weight around?

throw one's weight around in British English
to act in an overauthoritarian or aggressive manner
to take undue advantage of one's authority or rank; be overbearing
to use one's power and influence, esp. beyond the bounds of propriety, to secure some personal gain

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