To abuse one's authority or position to oppress others and live a privileged life; to lord it over others.
小张刚当上部门主管，就对同事颐指气使，作威作福，让人很不舒服。
As soon as Xiao Zhang became the department head, he began to order his colleagues around and throw his weight about, making everyone very uncomfortable.
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Ancient
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Story:
After Emperor Shun of Han ascended the throne at the age of 11, real power fell into the hands of the eunuch Sun Cheng. Seven years later, Emperor Shun started to rely heavily on Li Gu, a counselor.
Li Gu was an upright man who detested evil, and he was disgusted by the eunuchs' monopolization of power.
Sun Cheng hated him to the core and wanted to get rid of him quickly. He framed Li Gu, accusing him of being arrogant, relying on his authority, and abusing his power to oppress others and live a privileged life.
Emperor Shun consulted Empress Liang, and Li Gu's position was saved.
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