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power trip

American

noun

Slang.

an act or instance of exerting one's power, authority, or influence.

a new supervisor on a power trip.

Etymology

Origin of power trip

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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The armorer in the calls referred to jurors in her criminal case as “idiots,” and said that Sommer was on a "power trip."

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024

It wasn’t even enough of a power trip for him to then reject that offer five days later.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2022

“It’s about time we bring this power trip in for a landing.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 22, 2020

I for one have worked with and for some pretty creepy women; there was no sexual harassment, but it was a real power trip for them.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2018

All of it is a kind of power trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2017

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