flex your muscles

US /flɛks jʊər ˈmʌslz/
UK /flɛks jʊər ˈmʌslz/
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1.

to show off your power, strength, or influence

:
The company decided to flex its muscles by launching a new, aggressive marketing campaign.
The politician tried to flex his muscles during the debate, but his arguments were weak.