lord it over somebody

lord it over (one)

To assert arrogant superiority over one because of or in relation to some achievement, advantage, good fortune, etc. Haley has been lording it over me ever since she beat me out for the promotion.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ˈlord it over somebody

(disapproving) act as if you are better or more important than somebody: A good manager does not lord it over his or her team.
See also: lord, over, somebody
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See also:
  • lord it over
  • lord it over (one)
  • lording
  • lord (something) over (one)
  • be too much
  • be too much (for one)
  • queen it
  • queen it over (one)
  • queen it over somebody
  • the moral high ground