![{one's} life [is] in {one's} hands](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44316/thumb/180?type=jpeg "{one's} life [is] in {one's} hands")
used to say that someone can decide whether one lives or dies
Ex:
![to [throw] {one's} weight around](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44318/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [throw] {one's} weight around")
to use one's power or influence in order to get what one wants, particularly by behaving in an aggressive and dominating manner
Ex:
The
wealthy
businessman
was
known
for
throwing
his
weight
around
in
the
industry
,
often
using
his
influence
to
get
what
he
wanted
.
![to [lay] down the law](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43971/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [lay] down the law")
to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner
Ex:
The
new
supervisor
wasted
no
time
in
laying down
the
law
,
making it
clear
that
punctuality
and
productivity
were
non-negotiable
.
![to [wear] the pants](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40215/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [wear] the pants")
to [wear] the pants
[短语]
to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family
Ex:
Despite
being
in
a
traditional
society
,
she
clearly
wears
the
pants
in
her
marriage
,
making
all
the
major
decisions
.
at the helm of {sth}
[短语]
in complete control of or with overall responsibility for a particular person or thing
Ex:
With
her
extensive
experience
and
strategic
acumen
,
she
took
the
reins
at
the
helm
of
the
organization
,
guiding
it
through
a
period
of
transformation
.
on {one's} watch
[短语]
as long as one has the power and authority or is responsible for something
Ex:
As
the
project
manager
,
it
's
on
my
watch
to
ensure
that
we
meet
our
deadlines
and
deliver
quality
work
.
![to [call] the (shots|tune)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44350/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [call] the (shots|tune)")
to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done
Ex:
As
the
team
captain
,
she
calls
the
shots
on
the
field
and
directs
the
plays
.
upper hand
[名词]
上风
Ex:
The
experienced
manager
assertively
demonstrated
their
expertise
and
leadership
,
establishing
the
upper hand
in
the
project
and
guiding
the
team
to
success
.
经验丰富的经理果断地展示了他们的专业知识和领导力，在项目中确立了优势并带领团队走向成功。
![to [rule] the roost](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40702/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [rule] the roost")
to [rule] the roost
[短语]
to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation
Ex:
The
CEO
's
authoritative
presence
and
decisive
actions
allowed
him
to
rule
the
roost
and
steer
the
company
towards
unprecedented
success
.
big brother
[名词]
老大哥
Ex:
In
the
workplace
,
employees
often
feel like
they
are
constantly
being
watched
,
creating
a
"
big brother
"
atmosphere
that
stifles
creativity
.
在工作场所，员工常常感觉他们被不断监视，创造出一种压抑创造力的老大哥氛围。
(last|final) word
[短语]
the ultimate and conclusive statement or decision about a subject
Ex:
After hours
of
discussion
,
the
CEO
had
the
last
word
on
the
company
's
strategy
,
finalizing
the
decision
.
![to [get] {one's} hooks into {sb/sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44356/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get] {one's} hooks into {sb/sth}")
to get complete control of or to heavily influence someone or something
Ex:
The
cunning
politician
aimed
to
get
her
hooks
into
the
influential
committee
,
hoping
to
sway
their
decisions
in
her
favor
.
![to [hold] the reins](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/68653/thumb/management/180?type=jpeg "to [hold] the reins")
to [hold] the reins
[短语]
to be in charge of a particular company, organization, etc.
Ex:
The
coach
firmly
holds
the
reins
of
the
team
,
implementing
effective
training programs
and
leading
them
to
victory
.
in {one's} hands
[短语]
used to mean that one has control, responsibility, or authority over something
Ex:
With
the
fate
of
the
company
in
his
hands
,
the
CEO
had to
make
critical
decisions
to
ensure
its
survival
.
used to refer to an individual who has authority and control over their own life and decisions
Ex:
Despite
facing
challenges
,
he
embraced
entrepreneurship
and
became
the
captain
of
his
own
ship
,
forging
his
own
path
to
success
.