pull rank

Idioms  

1. Use one's higher status to compel obedience or obtain privileges, as in She hated pulling rank in the office, but sometimes it was necessary. This term comes from the military. [c. 1920]

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Example Sentences

Here, even the Bravo nepo babies don’t try to pull rank.

From Salon

Aides laughed off the suggestion Mr. McConnell would try to pull rank on Mrs. Collins and wrest the position away from her at this point.

From Washington Times

Perhaps that was the reason behind Medici agreeing to pull rank on Havelange.

From BBC

“Hinrich is one of my all-time favorite players, so I may have to see if I can pull rank and get in there and buy it before anyone else,” Lochmann joked.

From Washington Times

Lingard had wanted to take the spot kick he won against Sheffield United last month, only for captain Declan Rice to pull rank.

From Seattle Times