wire pulling

authority curb discipline domination force government jurisdiction management oversight regulation restraint restriction rule supervision

ascendancy bridle charge check clout containment determination direction dominion guidance juice limitation manipulation might predomination qualification regimentation ropes strings subjection subordination superintendence supremacy sway weight

driver's seat inside track upper hand

chaos disorganization freedom lawlessness mismanagement neglect

advantage inability weakness

helplessness powerlessness relinquishment renouncement

business commerce sale trade

affairs concerns doings intercourse matters proceedings ropes strings things traffic transactions truck wires

balls in air irons in fire