Boss around

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑs ɝˈaʊn/

Boss around (verb)

  1. To tell someone what to do in an unpleasant way, as if you have power over them.
  2. To manage someone’s actions by giving repeated instructions, often without considering their feelings.

Examples

  • She bosses around her team during every meeting.
  • They boss around the new workers to get quick results.