幅はばを利きかせる

expression, ichidan verb

throw one's weight around; exercise authority; make one's presence felt

Used when someone uses their influence, power, or status to dominate a situation or group, often with a negative or assertive connotation.

• 彼かれは会かい社しゃで幅はばを利きかせている。

  He throws his weight around at the company.

• あの政せい治じ家かは地じ元もとで幅はばを利きかせている。

  That politician exercises his authority in his hometown.