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Meaning of throw one's weight around | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To exercise influence or authority, especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.

idiomatic

Examples

“Jim was a tyrant who threw his weight around when it came to punishing his students.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

throw one's weight behind throw oneself at throw oneself behind throw oneself into throw oneself on someone's mercy throw open