who died and made you boss

English

Pronunciation

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Phrase

who died and made you boss?

1. Sarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.

Usage notes

• Also used with other nouns suggesting a position of importance, such as king, queen, president, and emperor.

Synonyms

• who died and gave you the reins?
• who died and left you in charge?
• who died and made you king?
• who died and made you queen?
• who died and made you president?