| 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, manage, project) |
| survey(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| take care of(verb, expression, idiom, control) |
| conduct(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| control(verb, direct, manage, handle) |
| direct(verb, control, manage, handle) |
| manage(verb, control, oversee) |
| observe(verb, control, manage, oversee) |
| organize(verb, control, manage, oversee) |
| regulate(verb, control, manage, oversee) |
| take charge of(verb, expression, idiom, control) |
| watch(verb, control, manage, oversee) |