Throw your weight around meaning
What does the saying 'Throw your weight around' mean?
Idiom: Throw your weight around
Meaning:
If someone throws their weight around, they use their authority or force of personality to get what they want in the face of opposition.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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