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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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straw boss

straw 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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