Meaning & use
power trip
A feeling of excitement or satisfaction gained from exercising authority or control over others.
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The new supervisor seemed to be on a power trip, micromanaging every small task.
Being given the master key felt like a small power trip for the intern.
A note on using this word
Power trip is informal and usually critical, suggesting someone is enjoying authority more than is appropriate.
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