high-handed

high-handed
adj
Depending on force rather than right; bossy; dictatorial.

With high-handed daring, John helped himself to the best food on the table.

Mr. Smith was a high-handed tyrant in his office.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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