the pope's mustard maker

A pompous person, especially one in an insignificant job or role. In the 14th century, Pope John XXII had a personal "moutardier" (mustard-maker) to ensure that his food was properly seasoned. All she does is copy files all day, but she acts like she's the pope's mustard maker. I practically have to beg for a chance to use the copier!

词组	the pope's mustard maker
释义	the pope's mustard maker the pope's mustard maker A pompous person, especially one in an insignificant job or role. In the 14th century, Pope John XXII had a personal "moutardier" (mustard-maker) to ensure that his food was properly seasoned. All she does is copy files all day, but she acts like she's the pope's mustard maker. I practically have to beg for a chance to use the copier! See also: maker, mustard Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: dicty (little) white lie a white lie nothing burger Little Lord Fauntleroy strut out of strut out of (some place) tin god (little) tin god a tin god
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