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Term: straw boss

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A subordinate or assistant supervisor who oversees the work of others.

Sample Sentence:

The straw boss assigned tasks to the workers and ensured they were completed on time.

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Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2:

Definition: An informal leader among a group of people.

Sample Sentence:

Tom was considered the straw boss of the neighborhood kids, always leading them in adventures and mischief.

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Part of Speech: noun

Sense 3:

Definition: A person responsible for overseeing the work or progress of a particular project or task.

Sample Sentence:

The straw boss of the construction project ensured that each phase was completed according to the timeline.

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