lord it over

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate informal
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Meaning: To behave in a superior way

对…作威作福、盛气凌人
Dárselas de superior, mangonear
威張り散らす、偉そうにする
으스대다, 거들먹거리다

To act domineering toward others.

对他人表现得高人一等、专横跋扈。
Comportarse de forma dominante con los demás.
他人に対して支配的、横柄に振る舞うこと。
다른 사람에게 거만하게 굴며 지배하려는 태도를 보이는 것.
Base verb: lord
Particle: it over
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. He lords it over his younger siblings.
    他对弟弟妹妹作威作福
    Mangonea a sus hermanos pequeños
    彼は弟妹に威張り散らす
    그는 동생들에게 거들먹거린다.
  2. Don't lord it over me just because you won.
    别因为你赢了就盛气凌人
    No te las des de superior solo porque ganaste
    勝ったからって威張らないで
    이겼다고 나한테 으스대지 마.
  3. She lords it over her team.
    她对团队颐指气使
    Se las da de jefa con su equipo
    彼女はチームに対して偉そうにしている
    그녀는 팀원들에게 거들먹거린다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: superiority, arrogance, domineering

Tone: critical

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  • Lord it over
    颐指气使
    Dárselas de superior
    威張り散らす
    윗사람인 척 으스대다

Origin & History

From acting like a lord.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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