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37 entries under expression topic. ×
| hold the reins(verb, idiom, order, run) | |
| keep under thumb(verb, idiom, defeat, subdue) | |
| kick around(verb, phrasal verb, defeat, subdue) | |
| occupy throne(verb, control, order, run) | |
| preside over(verb, run, determine, direct) | |
| pull the strings(verb, idiom, control, order) | |
| put down(verb, phrasal verb, defeat, subdue) | |
| reel back in(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, defeat) | |
| rule the roost(verb, idiom, control, order) | |
| run things(verb, control, dominate, occupy) | |
| serve the people(verb, idiom, control, order) | |
| sit on top of(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, order) | |
| take over(verb, phrasal verb, order, run) | |
| get the better of(verb, idiom, run, direct) | |
| have power over(verb, idiom, run, lead) | |
| holding power(dominate, occupy, govern, steer) | |
| pull strings(verb, order, lead, steer) |
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