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| keep in line(verb, expression, hold, restrain) | |
| call the shots(verb, expression, state, move) | |
| pull the strings(expression, go, work, run) | |
| hold sway over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, run) | |
| hold the reins(verb, expression, order, go) | |
| run the show(verb, expression, order, go) | |
| wear the crown(verb, expression, run, direct) | |
| call the signals(verb, expression, take, go) | |
| control condition(noun, expression) | |
| keep in check(verb, expression, restrain, crush) | |
| peace of mind(noun, expression, calm, poise) | |
| take care of(verb, expression, take, clear) | |
| be responsible for(verb, expression, run, direct) | |
| bring to bear(expression, change, work, accept) | |
| call the tune(verb, expression, state, order) | |
| crack the whip(verb, expression, order, run) | |
| have in hand(verb, expression, hold, keep) | |
| have the say(verb, expression, keep, run) | |
| hold at bay(verb, expression, check, restrain) | |
| hold in check(expression, restraint) |
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