Boss about
/bɒs əˈbaʊt/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To tell someone what to do, often in a demanding and controlling way.
- She always bosses her little brother about, telling him what clothes to wear.
- I don't like the way he bosses people about as if he owns the place.
2. To exercise authority or control over someone excessively.
- He bosses about his employees, making them do extra work for no reason.
- The manager was known for bossing about the interns, demanding coffee every hour.
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