straw boss

The definition of a straw boss is a person who supervises other workers but does not have a lot of authority or power.

(noun)

An example of a straw boss is an assistant manager who has no control over the employees.

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See straw boss in Webster's New World College Dictionary

  1. a person having subordinate authority, as a foreman's assistant
  2. a supervisor who has little or no authority to support his orders

See straw boss in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Informal
A worker who acts as a boss or crew leader in addition to performing regular duties.

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