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hold the upper hand

Idiom Power

Meaning

to have more power or advantage over others

Example Sentences

"Negotiations continued, but the buyer held the upper hand."

Related Expressions

Stay on track

To continue doing the right thing to reach your goal.

have a way with words

to be very good at persuading or charming people with speech

bring down

to make someone feel sad or to reduce something

talk behind someone's back

to say bad things about someone when they are not present

penny wise, pound foolish

being careful with small amounts of money but careless with...

in safe hands

Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.