Throw your weight about/around
idiomatic phrase
To use your position and influence to get what you want.
As the CEO, he started throwing his weight around to get his ideas implemented.
Often appears as...
- throw one's weight around
- throw their weight around
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
idiomatic phrase
To use your position and influence to get what you want.
As the CEO, he started throwing his weight around to get his ideas implemented.
Often appears as...
- throw one's weight around
- throw their weight around
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Power Play
The phrase often implies someone is being overly assertive or aggressive in exercising their influence.
He throws his weight around in meetings, often talking over others.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
It usually has a negative connotation, suggesting abuse of power or authority.
She got the promotion, but now she's throwing her weight around the office.
Pro Tip 3/3Hierarchy Implied
Use it when referring to situations where there is a clear hierarchy or power dynamic.
The senior manager threw his weight around to change the project direction.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Play
The phrase often implies someone is being overly assertive or aggressive in exercising their influence.
He throws his weight around in meetings, often talking over others.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
It usually has a negative connotation, suggesting abuse of power or authority.
She got the promotion, but now she's throwing her weight around the office.
Pro Tip 3/3Hierarchy Implied
Use it when referring to situations where there is a clear hierarchy or power dynamic.
The senior manager threw his weight around to change the project direction.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Play
The phrase often implies someone is being overly assertive or aggressive in exercising their influence.
He throws his weight around in meetings, often talking over others.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
It usually has a negative connotation, suggesting abuse of power or authority.
She got the promotion, but now she's throwing her weight around the office.
Pro Tip 3/3Hierarchy Implied
Use it when referring to situations where there is a clear hierarchy or power dynamic.
The senior manager threw his weight around to change the project direction.
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