幅を利かす

はばをきかす

Also written 幅をきかす

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt See also: 幅を利かせる (はばをきかせる).

Kanji

• 幅 width. Read as はば.
• 利 benefit. Read as きく.

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