pull rank (on one)

To use one's higher position of authority to dictate what one does or to gain an advantage. Even though I'm the boss, I try not to pull rank. I like to let everyone have a say in how things are done. Whenever new assignments come up, Tom always pulls rank on us and picks the best one for himself.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pull rank (on someone)

Fig. to assert one's rank, authority, or position over someone when making a request or giving an order. Don't pull rank on me! I don't have to do what you say! When she couldn't get her way politely, she pulled rank and really got some action.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

pull rank

Use one's higher status to compel obedience or obtain privileges, as in She hated pulling rank in the office, but sometimes it was necessary. This term comes from the military. [c. 1920]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

pull rank

If someone in authority pulls rank, they use their power or position to make people do what they want, in a way that is not fair. He was a chief superintendent and just occasionally he pulled rank. The Federal Government threatened to pull rank and override the states with its own legislation. Note: This expression is often used to show disapproval.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

pull rank

take unfair advantage of your seniority or privileged position.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

pull ˈrank (on somebody)

make unfair use of your senior position, authority, etc. in an organization, etc: I was really looking forward to going to Rome on business, but then my manager pulled rank on me and said she was going instead.

The position, especially a high one, that somebody has in the army, etc. is called a rank.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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pull rank
call (all) the shots
call all the shots
call the
call the shots
by (one's) lights
at (one's) doorstep
at doorstep
an Englishman's home is his castle
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释义	pull rank (on one) pull rank (on one) To use one's higher position of authority to dictate what one does or to gain an advantage. Even though I'm the boss, I try not to pull rank. I like to let everyone have a say in how things are done. Whenever new assignments come up, Tom always pulls rank on us and picks the best one for himself. See also: pull, rank Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. pull rank (on someone) Fig. to assert one's rank, authority, or position over someone when making a request or giving an order. Don't pull rank on me! I don't have to do what you say! When she couldn't get her way politely, she pulled rank and really got some action. See also: pull, rank McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. pull rank Use one's higher status to compel obedience or obtain privileges, as in She hated pulling rank in the office, but sometimes it was necessary. This term comes from the military. [c. 1920] See also: pull, rank The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. pull rank If someone in authority pulls rank, they use their power or position to make people do what they want, in a way that is not fair. He was a chief superintendent and just occasionally he pulled rank. The Federal Government threatened to pull rank and override the states with its own legislation. Note: This expression is often used to show disapproval. See also: pull, rank Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. pull rank take unfair advantage of your seniority or privileged position. See also: pull, rank Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary pull ˈrank (on somebody) make unfair use of your senior position, authority, etc. in an organization, etc: I was really looking forward to going to Rome on business, but then my manager pulled rank on me and said she was going instead. The position, especially a high one, that somebody has in the army, etc. is called a rank. See also: pull, rank Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: pull rank call (all) the shots call all the shots call the call the shots by (one's) lights at (one's) doorstep at doorstep an Englishman's home is his castle Englishman
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