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straw boss

 
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–noun
a member of a work crew, as in a factory or logging camp, who acts as a boss; assistant foreman.
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1890–95, Americanism
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straw-boss

  [straw-baws, -bos]
–verb (used with object)
to act as a straw boss to: She was assigned to straw-boss the night shift.
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straw boss  
n.   Informal
A worker who acts as a boss or crew leader in addition to performing regular duties.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Slang Dictionary
straw boss

  1. n.
    a foreman; anyone who is second in command. : I don't mind being a straw boss as long as they pay me.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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straw boss

A subordinate boss, a worker who supervises other workers as well as performing regular duties. For example, Jim was pleased when he was promoted to straw boss. This term alludes to the person's position as a straw man, that is, a front or cover for the real boss and of only nominal importance. [Late 1800s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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