| hold the reins(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| inspect(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| keep an eye on(verb, expression, idiom, control) |
| look after(verb, expression, control, direct) |
| manage people(verb, expression, control, direct) |
| overlook(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| oversee(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| preside over(verb, expression, control, direct) |
| project(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| pull the strings(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| pull the wires(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| quarterback(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| render(verb, direct, manage, conduct) |
| ride herd on(verb, expression, idiom, control) |
| run the show(verb, expression, idiom, control) |
| run things(verb, expression, control, direct) |
| sit on top of(verb, expression, idiom, control) |
| superintend(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| supervise(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| survey(verb, control, direct, manage) |