straw boss

/strɔ bɔs/
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Other forms: straw bosses

Definitions of straw boss
  1. noun
    a member of a work gang who supervises the other workers
    synonyms: assistant foreman
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    type of:
    boss, chief, foreman, gaffer, honcho
    a person who exercises control over workers
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