throw one's weight

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Definition of throw one's weight in English English dictionary

throw one's weight around
: To exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner

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

throw one's weight

    Turkish pronunciation

    thrō wʌnz weyt

    Pronunciation

    /ˈᴛʜrō ˈwənz ˈwāt/ /ˈθroʊ ˈwʌnz ˈweɪt/
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