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Noun: straw boss  stro bós
Usage: N. Amer, informal
  1. A member of a work gang who supervises the other workers
    "The straw boss delegated tasks to ensure the project was completed on time";
    - assistant foreman

Derived forms: straw bosses

Type of: boss, chief, foreman, gaffer [Brit, informal], honcho [N. Amer, informal]