| hold purse strings(expression, idiom, direct, rule) |
| hold the reins(verb, expression, idiom, order) |
| lay down the law(expression, idiom, control, order) |
| manipulate(verb, rule, lead, manage) |
| monopolize(verb, control, direct, rule) |
| pilot(verb, direct, rule, lead) |
| preside over(verb, expression, control, determine) |
| prevail over(expression, control, direct, rule) |
| push buttons(verb, expression, direct, rule) |
| quarterback(verb, direct, rule, lead) |
| regiment(verb, direct, rule, lead) |
| restrain(verb, order, determine, direct) |
| sit on top of(expression, idiom, control, order) |
| steer(verb, direct, rule, lead) |
| take over(verb, expression, control, order) |
| be in authority(verb, order, lead, manage) |
| bridle(verb, order, lead, manage) |
| crack the whip(verb, expression, idiom, order) |
| have power over(verb, expression, idiom, lead) |
| order(verb, lead, manage, govern) |