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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 hasn’t been one long power trip for Pujols, an 11-time All-Star.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2022

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

From Washington Times • Jan. 22, 2020

Too many of these teachers/coaches are on a power trip, and people need to stand up and talk back on the spot.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2017

At times, the team seemed to exhibit more swagger — the power trip that came with arresting dozens of Americans a year — than tactical prowess.

From Washington Post

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