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tin god — noun count 1. ) someone who behaves as if they are much more important or powerful than they really are 2. ) someone or something that is wrongly considered important or good … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
tin god — tin′ god′ n. a self important, dictatorial person in a position of authority, as an employer or military officer • Etymology: 1885–90 … From formal English to slang
tin god — ☆ tin god n. an often pompous or dictatorial person who demands or receives more respect than is merited … English World dictionary
tin god — /tɪn ˈgɒd/ (say tin god) noun 1. a pompous, self satisfied, dictatorial person, especially one of minor importance who exercises some authority over others. 2. an unworthy person who is mistakenly made the object of veneration or worship: *My… …
tin god — 1. a self important, dictatorial person in a position of authority, as an employer, military officer, critic, or teacher. 2. a person who considers himself or herself infallible and tries to impose judgments, beliefs, standards of behavior, etc … Useful english dictionary
tin god — 1. a self important, dictatorial person in a position of authority, as an employer, military officer, critic, or teacher. 2. a person who considers himself or herself infallible and tries to impose judgments, beliefs, standards of behavior, etc … Universalium
tin god — noun An individual that abuses or exceeds his authority over others, frequently in petty ways; for example a low level manager in situational comedies and other entertainment … Wiktionary
tin god — noun a pompous and self important person, especially a minor official. ↘an object of unjustified veneration or respect … English new terms dictionary
Little Tin God (disambiguation) — Little Tin God, the African dance bandLittle Tin God can also refer to: * Little Tin God , a song title from The End of the Innocence album by Don Henley *Little Tin God, an episode of the television show Highlander … Wikipedia
(a) little tin god — a (little) tin god literary someone who behaves as if they are more important or powerful than they really are. Have you seen him over there, acting like a little tin god? … New idioms dictionary
