tin god
noun
a self-important, dictatorial person in a position of authority, as an employer, military officer, critic, or teacher.
a person who considers himself or herself infallible and tries to impose judgments, beliefs, standards of behavior, etc., on subordinates.
Words nearby tin god
tin can,
tin cup,
tin difluoride,
tin ear,
tin fish,
tin god,
tin hat,
tin lizzie,
tin pan alley,
tin pants,
tin parachute
British Dictionary definitions for tin god
tin god
noun
a self-important dictatorial person
a person erroneously regarded as holy or venerable
Idioms and Phrases with tin god
tin god
A self-important, dictatorial, petty person who imposes ideas, beliefs, and standards on subordinates. For example, The officials in these small towns often act like tin gods. The tin in this expression alludes to the fact that tin is a base metal with relatively little value. [Late 1800s]