幅はばを利きかす

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

• あの先せん輩ぱいは職しょく場ばで幅はばを利きかせている。

  That senior colleague throws his weight around at the workplace.

• 昔むかしは地じ元もとのボスがこの町まちで幅はばを利きかしていた。

  In the old days, the local boss exercised his authority over this town.