lord (something) over (one)

To assert arrogant superiority over one because of or in relation to achievement, advantage, good fortune, etc. Haley has been lording her promotion over me all week. He has always had his academic achievements to lord over me.

See also: lord, over

See also:

lording
lord it over
lord it over (one)
lord it over somebody
lord it over, to
be too much
be too much (for one)
give (one) a leg up on (someone)
though
act like (one) is above (something)

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