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| give heed to(verb, expression, see, note) | |
| go out in front(verb, expression, move, control) | |
| have a handle on(verb, expression, show, direct) | |
| have charge of(verb, expression, see, note) | |
| have the power | |
| have the right | |
| have upper hand(verb, expression, control, run) | |
| hold at bay | |
| hold authority(expression, government) | |
| hold in check | |
| hold in leash | |
| hold purse strings(verb, expression, run, direct) | |
| keep an eye on(verb, expression, see, note) | |
| keep under control | |
| keep under thumb(verb, expression, control, run) | |
| lay under restraint | |
| lead by the nose(verb, expression, control, run) | |
| lead the way(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control) | |
| leave in the shade(expression, lead, vague, cloud) | |
| make do with(expression, control, work, accept) |
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