lord it over

• Sich gegenüber jemandem herrisch oder überheblich verhalten und dabei oft Überlegenheit oder einen höheren Status geltend machen.

To act in a domineering or superior manner towards someone, often by asserting authority or reminding them of one's higher status.

1. Act in a superior mannerC1informal

   To behave in a domineering or condescending way towards others, as if one has authority or is better than them.

   Sich überlegen fühlen

   • He always lords it over his younger brother because he has a better job.
   • She lords it over her colleagues since she got the promotion.
   • Stop trying to lord it over everyone just because you're the team leader.