call the tune Synonyms

wear the trousers call the shots preside over be in charge of be in command be in charge be the boss of run the show rule the roost push about lay down the law be in control of hold sway over be in the driving seat be in command of be at the wheel throw one's weight about reign over be in control have something in the palm of one's hand have someone in the palm of one's hand have someone in one's hip pocket have someone eating out of one's hand be the boss hold the purse strings hegemonize superintend handle govern guide dominate dogmatize direct control command boss head lead manage head up lead by the nose boss around supervise steer run rule regulate oversee administer