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pull the strings(verb, idiom, control, order)
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put down(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate)
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rake over the coals(idiom, abuse, scorn, reprimand)
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read the riot act(idiom, place, guide, govern)
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run the show(verb, idiom, control, order)
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serve the people(verb, idiom, control, order)
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take over(verb, phrasal verb, control, order)
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take to task(idiom, reprimand, reproach, rate)
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tell off(reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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walk heavy(verb, state, order, command)
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wear the crown(verb, idiom, control, order)
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chew out(reprimand, reproach, rebuke, scold)
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deal with(verb, phrasal verb, order, decree)
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get the better of(verb, idiom, run, direct)
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haul over the coals(idiom, reprimand, reproach, rebuke)
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have power over(verb, idiom, run, lead)
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preside over(verb, run, direct, rule)
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pull strings(order, lead)
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sound off(state, declare)
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spread around(state, declare)
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