tin god 관용구
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]
(little) tin god
A affected person. My allure for him waned afterwards he spent the absolute black acting like a little tin god. Everyone on the academy lath acts like a tin god. It's so irritating!Learn more: god, tintin god
A self-important, dictatorial, petty being who imposes ideas, beliefs, and standards on subordinates. For example, The admiral in these baby towns generally act like tin gods. The tin in this announcement alludes to the actuality that tin is a abject metal with almost little value. [Late 1800s] Learn more: god, tin