straw boss
noun
1
: an assistant to a foreman in charge of supervising and expediting the work of a small group of workers
2
: a member of a group of workers who supervises the work of the others in addition to doing his or her own job
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“Straw boss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straw%20boss. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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