にらみを効かす – Vocabulary details

にらみを効きかす

Expression

Verb (5-dan, す)

1. to exercise one's authority (over); to influence

2. to glare (at); to scowl; to glower

be effective

glare; sharp look

to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display

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