power trip
Americannoun
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
The Cut clarifies the definition: "It's not cockiness, it's not a power trip - it's the opposite: a healthy, satisfied, low-key way you feel yourself."
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2018
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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