lord it over

Idioms & Phrases

lord it over

Domineer over, act arrogantly toward, as in After Mary was elected president, she tried to lord it over the other girls. [Late 1500s] Also see queen it.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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lord it over

verb
act like the master of; "He is lording it over the students" 
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Lord it over is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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