Phrase guide

who died and made you boss

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Sarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: who died and gave you the reins, who died and left you in charge, who died and made you king, who died and made you queen, who died and made you president

Antonyms: none provided

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