expression, godan verb (-su)
throw one's weight around; exercise authority; make one's presence felt
Used when someone uses their power, influence, or status to dominate a situation or group. Often has a negative connotation of being overbearing. The synonymous expression 幅を利かせる is more common in modern Japanese.
See also: 幅を利かせる
あの先輩は職場で幅を利かせている。
That senior colleague throws his weight around at the workplace.
昔は地元のボスがこの町で幅を利かしていた。
In the old days, the local boss exercised his authority over this town.