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Straw boss   /strɔ bɑs/   Listen
Straw boss

noun
1.
A member of a work gang who supervises the other workers.  Synonym: assistant foreman.






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"Straw boss" Quotes from Famous Books



... the best kind of cooperation from the men in the shop, practically without exception," replied Jimmy, "although there is one fellow, a straw boss named Krovac, who does not seem to take as kindly to the changes I have made as the others, but he really doesn't amount to anything as an obstacle." Jimmy also thought of Bince and the pay-roll, but he was still afraid to broach the subject. Suddenly an inspiration ...
— The Efficiency Expert • Edgar Rice Burroughs



Words linked to "Straw boss" :   foreman, gaffer, boss, honcho, chief



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