show who's boss

Meaning

1. show sb who's boss

   to make it clear to sb that you have more power and authority than they have

In the movies · 4

• We'll show him who's boss.Space Jam: A New Legacy2021
• There you go. You show him who's boss.Wind River2017
• Let's watch some porn and show that bed who's boss.Deadpool 22018
• You just show em who s bossShark Tale2004

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