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straw boss

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straw boss
n. Informal
A worker who acts as a boss or crew leader in addition to performing regular duties.
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Noun1.straw boss - a member of a work gang who supervises the other workersstraw boss - a member of a work gang who supervises the other workers
assistant foreman
boss, foreman, honcho, chief, gaffer - a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
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