The new manager acts like a tin god in the office.
tin god
idiomA false god, particularly a petty tyrant, a person who abuses or exceeds their authority over others in petty ways.
Origin
disputed originFrom tin's figurative sense as "worthless" or "counterfeit" in relation to silver and god's use for idols.
Everyone avoids the supervisor because he acts like a tin god, demanding total obedience for no reason.
The local official ruled his small district like a tin god, ignoring the law to satisfy his own ego.
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bow down before the porcelain god
Synonym of worship the porcelain god (“to vomit into a toilet bowl”).
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call someone everything but a child of God
To call someone many abusive names.
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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God forbid
indicating that the occurrence of something is very undesirable
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God forfend
Don't let it be.
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God is in the detail
Expresses the idea that whatever one does should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are important.
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god that failed
A notable let-down or flop; a concept, product, or person that has failed to live up to very high expectations.
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good God
Expression of surprise, outrage, or horror.