to pull rank
1pull rank — see under ↑rank1 • • • Main Entry: ↑pull pull rank To use one s rank to exert authority, get one s own way • • • Main Entry: ↑rank * * * I see rank I II …
2pull rank — A person of higher position or in authority pulls rank, he or she exercises his/her authority, generally ending any discussion and ignoring other people s views …
3pull rank — ► pull rank take unfair advantage of one s seniority. Main Entry: ↑rank …
4pull rank (on someone) — phrase to use the fact that you are more important or powerful than someone in order to force them to do what you want Thesaurus: to nag or force someone to do somethingsynonym Main entry: pull …
5pull rank (on somebody) — pull ˈrank (on sb) idiom to make use of your place or status in society or at work to make sb do what you want Main entry: ↑pullidiom …
6pull rank — to use the power of your job or position to make someone do what you want. Some of the seniors in our school pull rank on the younger kids and force them to run errands for them …
7pull rank — {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To assert one s superior position or authority on a person of lower rank as in exacting a privilege or a favor. * /How come you always get the night duty? Phineas Leman pulled rank on me./ …
8pull rank — {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To assert one s superior position or authority on a person of lower rank as in exacting a privilege or a favor. * /How come you always get the night duty? Phineas Leman pulled rank on me./ …
9pull\ rank — v. phr. slang informal To assert one s superior position or authority on a person of lower rank as in exacting a privilege or a favor. How come you always get the night duty? Phineas Leman pulled rank on me …
10pull rank — assert one s superior position or authority on a person of lower rank in order to get a privilege or favor The navy officer pulled rank on the other officers and was able to stay in the best hotel during the trip …
