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in_the_loop_573 to take advantage of one’s superior position (one’s rank) This phrase is based on one of the meanings of the word pull, specifically ‘to exert control.’

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PULL RANK Usually the boss lets all the workers take part in making important decisions, but this time she pulled rank and made the decision entirely by herself.First the army officer tried to persuade his men politely to his way of thinking. When they still wouldn’t see matters his way, he had to pull rank and give them orders. Conversation | Job/Work

Id	in_the_loop_573
Idiom	PULL RANK
Definition	to take advantage of one’s superior position (one’s rank)
Examples	Usually the boss lets all the workers take part in making important decisions, but this time she pulled rank and made the decision entirely by herself. First the army officer tried to persuade his men politely to his way of thinking. When they still wouldn’t see matters his way, he had to pull rank and give them orders.
Extra Info	This phrase is based on one of the meanings of the word pull, specifically ‘to exert control.’
Category	Conversation \| Job/Work

Pull Rank Loop Advantage One’s Superior Position Boss