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Definition
To be completely overbearing, domineering, or acting as the boss through sheer force or aggression.
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How it's used
Describes someone who acts as if they have absolute authority or power over others, often implying they are being unreasonable or aggressive. It is frequently used to criticize people who abuse their position or strength to get their way. The term carries a strong sense of disapproval and is almost always used to call out bullying behavior.
Examples
He acts like he owns the place at work, nobody dares to speak up.
Related words
Common phrases
an overbearing attitude
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being fierce or scary. It specifically implies an attitude of entitlement where the person believes they have the right to control everything or everyone around them.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
