pull rank
以职务或地位压迫、控制或胁迫某人,特别是为了获得权力或特殊待遇
口语·批评滥用职权
英文释义
to use one's position or authority in order to gain an advantage or exercise control over others
例句
The manager pulled rank and demanded the best office, even though others had seniority.
典故来源
源自军队或职场等级制度,利用职位优势压制他人,20世纪中期流行。