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Hold the cards
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To be in a strong position, possessing significant advantages over someone else; to be in control of a situation involving multiple parties.
Synonyms
have the cards in one's hands
have a handle on
hold the reins
play one's cards well
have
play one's cards right
play into someone's hands
play one's hand right
lord it over
outhold
have it on lock
hold the purse strings
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