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be in control

VERB

call the shots

Synonyms

WEAK

be in the driver's seat be in the saddle call the tune lay down the law make the decisions make the rules run the show wear the trousers

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He needs to be in control of a situation, no matter how trivial it is.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Dr. Becky frames a strong will and a need to be in control as connected to the DFK’s sense of vulnerability.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Those plans fell apart largely over who would be in control.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Needing to win to keep their semi-final hopes alive, Sri Lanka looked to be in control late into the New Zealand innings, having restricted them to 98-6 after 16 overs.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

“I like to be in control of where I’m going and how fast I’m going.”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

be in control

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