just a small official

language: en

definitions

  1. A person holding a minor or low-ranking position in an organization, government, or administration.
    en: A person holding a minor or low-ranking position in an organization, government, or administration.
  2. A way to describe oneself as having little influence or authority, often used to express modesty or to deflect responsibility.
    en: A way to describe oneself as having little influence or authority, often used to express modesty or to deflect responsibility.

examples

  1. He didn't have the power to sign the decree; he was just a small official.

    He didn't have the power to sign the decree; he was just a small official.

  2. Don't ask me to change the rules; I'm just a small official here.

    Don't ask me to change the rules; I'm just a small official here.