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straw boss
straw bossn. Informal A worker who acts as a boss or crew leader in addition to performing regular duties.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.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  straw boss - a member of a work gang who supervises the other workersassistant foremanboss, foreman, honcho, chief, gaffer - a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman" |
straw bossnounInformal. Someone who directs and supervises workers:boss, director, foreman, foreperson, forewoman, head, manager, overseer, superintendent, supervisor, taskmaster, taskmistress.Slang: chief.straw boss
straw bossA mid-level or junior supervisor with minimal authority over others. My official title was kitchen manager, but I was really just a straw boss since I couldn't do more than schedule shifts and order supplies. She's nothing more than a straw boss, but Janet acts like she runs the place now.See also: boss, strawstraw bossA subordinate boss, a worker who supervises other workers as well as performing regular duties. For example, Jim was pleased when he was promoted to straw boss. This term alludes to the person's position as a straw man, that is, a front or cover for the real boss and of only nominal importance. [Late 1800s] See also: boss, strawstraw boss n. a foreman; anyone who is second in command. I don’t mind being a straw boss as long as they pay me. See also: boss, strawStraw Boss
Straw BossA member of a work crew who supervises the crew in addition to performing normal duties alongside them.straw boss
Related to straw boss: straw man, canebrakeSynonyms for straw bossnoun someone who directs and supervises workersSynonyms- boss
- director
- foreman
- foreperson
- forewoman
- head
- manager
- overseer
- superintendent
- supervisor
- taskmaster
- taskmistress
- chief
Synonyms for straw bossnoun a member of a work gang who supervises the other workersSynonymsRelated Words- boss
- foreman
- honcho
- chief
- gaffer
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