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`
n.
a member of a work crew, as in a factory or logging camp, who acts as a boss; assistant foreman.
[1890–95, Amer.]
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straw boss
nounInformal. Someone who directs and supervises workers:
boss, director, foreman, foreperson, forewoman, head, manager, overseer, superintendent, supervisor, taskmaster, taskmistress.
Slang: chief.
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