a cat may look at a king »
Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior
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a cut above »
Superior to; of a higher quality than.
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a notch above »
Superior to; of a higher quality than.
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bag of rations »
A fussy or overly zealous military superior.
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boss about »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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boss around »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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first among equals »
A person or position that if formally equivalent to others in a group, but is superior in some attribute.
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full of oneself »
Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.
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head start »
A factor conducive to superiority and success.
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high ground »
A position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.
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high horse »
An appearance or sense of smug superiority.
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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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kiss up »
To pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention.
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lower the boom »
To use one's superior physical strength; clobber.
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