睨にらみを利きかせる

expression, ichidan verb

exercise authority; wield influence; keep in check

Used when someone uses their power, presence, or intimidating gaze to control a situation or person. Often implies a stern, watchful attitude that prevents misbehavior.

• 先せん輩ぱいが睨にらみを利きかせているので、後こう輩はいたちは真面目まじめに働はたらいている。

  The senior member is keeping an eye on things, so the juniors are working diligently.

• あの教きょう師しは教きょう室しつで睨にらみを利きかせるのが上手うまい。

  That teacher is good at maintaining authority in the classroom.

expression, ichidan verb

glare; scowl; glower

Literally to fix someone with a sharp, intimidating stare. Can be used alone or as part of the idiomatic sense 1.

• 彼かれは睨にらみを利きかせて、相あい手てを黙だまらせた。

  He silenced the other person with a glare.