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jumped-upDescribes a person who thinks he is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, of a higher class, or has more authority than they have in reality.Rate it:

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jumped-upDescribes a person who thinks or acts as if he/she is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, pretending to be of a higher class or having greater authority than he/she has in reality.Rate it:

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kangaroo courtA judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, abusive, or otherwise unjust.Rate it:

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king of the castleAn individual who assumes a position of greater importance, authority, or prominence than others.Rate it:

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kiss and cry The publicly viewable enclosure in which figure skaters sit immediately after a performance, while they await and receive the judging results.Rate it:

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Lead You by the NoseTo have a control over someone, to be in authorityRate it:

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let the cat out of the bagA figure of speech relative to someone revealing an important event or secret to the world thereby spoiling the entire thrust of a surprise.Rate it:

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licence to print moneyThe authority to print money, usually given to a central bank exclusively as the issuer of currency.Rate it:

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magna auctoritas est in aliquoto possess great authority; to be an influential person.Rate it:

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magna auctoritate esseto possess great authority; to be an influential person.Rate it:

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make the weatherTo be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.Rate it:

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melodic figurea commonly used configuration of notesRate it:

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muckamuckA person in a position of power, authority, or status.Rate it:

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muckety muckA person in a position of power, authority, or status.Rate it:

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nous le savons de bonne partWe know it on good authority.Rate it:

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on highIn authority.Rate it:

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on one's watchDuring the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.Rate it:

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open-door policyA policy or usual practice, by a person in authority, of permitting subordinates or constituents to visit his or her office unannounced and at any reasonable time for the purpose of discussing matters of concern.Rate it:

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poisson d'avrilFigure d’un poisson que l’on colle sur le dos de quelqu’un le premier avril.Rate it:

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power behind the throneSomeone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.Rate it:

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pull rankTo assert one's authority over a subordinate who disagrees.Rate it:

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put two and two togetherTo figure out; to deduce or discern.Rate it:

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puzzle outTo figure out; to discover or find a solution to.Rate it:

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quand les mouettes ont pied, il est temps de virerSe dit quand l'évidence recommande un changement de cap, au sens propre ou au sens figuré.Rate it:

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rerum auctor (as authority)an historian.Rate it:

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revolving door syndromeA situation in which an individual changes employers, perhaps more than once, switching between employment with the government or with an organization having oversight authority and employment with an organization regulated by or overseen by the other employer.Rate it:

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rule with an iron fistTo rule with absolute authority or to the detriment of the people. To rule tyrannically.Rate it:

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run intoTo reach a large figure.Rate it:

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sa figure me revientI like his face.Rate it:

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says meI say so; on my authority.Rate it:

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says whoWho says so; on whose authority?Rate it:

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se voir comme le nez au milieu de la figureC’est très visible.Rate it:

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show the flagTo represent one's country or some other group in a manner intended to suggest the authority or importance of that country or group.Rate it:

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snowmanA humanoid figure made with large snowballs stacked on each other. Human traits like a face and arms may be fashioned with sticks, a carrot, and stones or coal.Rate it:

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step on someone's toesTo offend someone or make them feel bad, by doing or saying something that is another person's authorityRate it:

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take the libertyTo act on one's own authority.Rate it:

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talk out of turnTo make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.Rate it:

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talk through one's hatTo speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts.Rate it:

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tattle taleThe person who calls someone out / tells a piece of sensitive information to an authority.Rate it:

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throw one's weight aroundTo exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.Rate it:

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tin godAn individual that abuses or exceeds his authority over others, frequently in petty ways; for example a low-level manager in situational comedies and other entertainment.Rate it:

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ultra viresbeyond the legal power or authority of a person or bodyRate it:

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wasp curvedOf Woman. To have a beautiful figureRate it:

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when the cat's awayPeople are likely to take advantage of the absence of authority or enforcement of compliance.Rate it:

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When the Cat's Away, the Mice will PlayWithout the presence of authority, people will do as they please even of breaking the rulesRate it:

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who died and left you in chargeSarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.Rate it:

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who died and made you bossSarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.Rate it:

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wing itTo improvise; to make things up or figure things out as one goes; or to perform with little or no preparation.Rate it:

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you're the doctorIndicates that the speaker defers to the addressed person's authority or expertise.Rate it:

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憑什麼for what reason; what makes you think; on what grounds; on what authority; who are theyRate it:

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