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Definition throw your weight in British English

throw your weight phrase

phrase
1

to use your authority to tell other people what to do in a rude and unpleasant way

Example

The boss came in, yelling and generally throwing his weight around.

Synonyms and related words
order order around tell
Definition throw your weight in British English