power trip

noun

Slang.

1. an act or instance of exerting one's power, authority, or influence.

   a new supervisor on a power trip.

Word History and Origins

Origin of power trip¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Rodriguez disputed law enforcement’s recounting of the incident, telling TMZ in March that he was sleeping in the passenger seat when a “Caucasian” officer on a “power trip” slapped him to wake him up.

From Los Angeles Times

He told TMZ that he was sleeping in the passenger seat when a “Caucasian” officer on a “power trip” slapped him to wake him up.

From Los Angeles Times

The armorer in the calls referred to jurors in her criminal case as “idiots,” and said that Sommer was on a "power trip."

From Salon

The call summaries include Ms. Gutierrez-Reed saying that the judge was on a “power trip” and alleging, without evidence, that the judge was “getting paid off.”

From New York Times

“Americans are making our voices heard and we believe medical decisions are between a patient and doctor — not a patient and a GOP politician on a power trip.”

From Washington Times