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boss someone around

to tell someone what to do. States and communities have complained that they're being bossed around by Washington.

See also: around

show someone who's boss

to make clear who has more power. When you're trying to get kids to behave, you have to show them who's boss.

See also: show, who's

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be out on ear
be out to lunch
be over and done with
be over the hill
be over the hump
be over the moon
be over the top

be own boss
be own man/woman/person
be own master
be own worst enemy
be packed like sardines
be par for the course
be part of life's rich pageant/tapestry
be part of the furniture

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