boss (one) about
boss (one) about
To tell one what to do. This phrase is often used to emphasize that someone's behavior is controlling and unwarranted. You can't boss me about just because Mom isn't here! My friend at work got promoted, so now he thinks he can boss me about.
See also: boss
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- boss (one) around
- boss around
- order (one) about
- order about
- order someone about
- order around
- order (one) around
- cover
- grab someone by the throat
- grab someone/something by the throat