beyond one's pay grade »
Beyond one's level of authority.
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clout list »
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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fall in line »
To submit to the rules of a higher authority; obey; conform.
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jumped-up »
Describes a person who thinks he is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, of a higher class, or has more authority than they have in reality.
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kangaroo court »
A judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, abusive, or otherwise unjust.
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licence to print money »
The authority to print money, usually given to a central bank exclusively as the issuer of currency.
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muckety muck »
A person in a position of power, authority, or status.
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on high »
In authority.
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on one's watch »
During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.
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pass the buck »
To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.
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power behind the throne »
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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pull rank »
To assert one's authority over a subordinate who disagrees.
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rule with an iron fist »
To rule with absolute authority or to the detriment of the people. To rule tyrannically.
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show the flag »
To represent one's country or some other group in a manner intended to suggest the authority or importance of that country or group.
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take the liberty »
To act on one's own authority.
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