にらみがきく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

have authority over; have great influence over

Rare expression meaning that one's presence or influence is strong enough to control or affect others, often through implied threat or respect. Usually written in kana.

• あの先せん輩ぱいは後こう輩はいににらみが利きく。

  That senior has authority over the juniors.

• 組くみ合あいの委い員いん長ちょうは経けい営えい陣じんににらみが利きく。

  The union chairman has great influence over the management.