boss about
To act in a bossy manner toward, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is…To act in a bossy manner toward (another person), ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
» The boss is thinking about firing Tom.
Начальник подумывает уволить Тома.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)To act in a bossy manner toward (another person), ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
Examples
14 sentencesThe boss is thinking about firing Tom.
ruНачальник подумывает уволить Тома.
Have you spoken to the boss about this?
I'll have to speak to my boss about that.
ruМне придётся поговорить об этом с моим начальником.
I think it's time for me to talk to the boss about this problem.
ruДумаю, пора мне поговорить об этой проблеме с начальником.
I need to talk to my boss about it.
Origin
boss + aboutboss + about
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Forms
bosses about, bossing about, bossed about, bossed about| Base form | boss about · to boss about |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | bosses about |
| Present participle | bossing about |
| Past simple | bossed about |
| Past participle | bossed about |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
3 phrasal verbs- boss aroundхуліганTo act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
- boss upTo strive to reach one's goals through effort and determination; to start working hard.
- boss aboutTo act in a bossy manner toward (another person), ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb