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straw boss

[straw boss] {n.} 1. The boss of a few workers who is himself under another boss or foreman. * /The straw boss told Jim he would have to see the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

boss one around

[boss one around] {v. phr.} To keep giving someone orders; to act overbearingly toward someone. * /"If you keep bossing me around, darling," Tom said to Jane, "the days of […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

say one's peace

[say one's peace] or [speak one's piece] {v. phr.} To say openly what you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or are expected to say. * /John […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pull a fast one

[pull a fast one] {v. phr.} To gain the advantage over one's opponent unfairly; deceive; trick. * /When Smith was told by his boss that he might be fired, he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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