The manager likes to drag his balls across the team to show authority.
drag one's balls across
idiomTo exert extreme, often aggressive, power or control over; dominate.
The new director loves to drag his balls across the department, making sure everyone knows he is the one in charge.
By forcing the staff to work through the weekend without cause, the executive effectively dragged his balls across the entire organization to demonstrate his absolute dominance.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.