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lord it over

/lɔːrd ɪt ˈoʊvər/

Traduction: Se comporter de manière autoritaire ou condescendante envers quelqu'un, souvent en affirmant sa supériorité ou en rappelant son statut plus élevé.

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/lɔːrd ɪt ˈoʊvər/C1informal
  • frSe comporter de manière autoritaire ou condescendante envers quelqu'un, souvent en affirmant sa supériorité ou en rappelant son statut plus élevé.

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.

    frfaire sentir sa supériorité

    • 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.
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