Who is (one) to (do something)?
(redirected from who am I to)Who is (one) to (do something)?
What right or authority does one have to do something. I pay my rent and my share of the bills—who is he to judge how I spend my money otherwise? It didn't make sense to me, but then who am I to question the court's decision?
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who am ˈI, are ˈyou, etc. to do something?
used when you think somebody has no right or authority to do something: Who are you to tell me I can’t leave my bicycle here? It’s not your house. ♢ I don’t agree, but then who am I to say what she should do?Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017