be in charge

Synonyms

govern oversee preside superintend quarterback call the shots wear the trousers take charge pull strings call the tune

Antonyms

brook accept observe stomach obey heed
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Examples

Strictly speaking, no person who believes that wars between classes and nations are inevitable is fit to be in charge of the destiny of children. To believe in the unity of the human race and get children to believe it in early youth would mean the creation of that unity and the end of war. Dora Russell

Someone detached from reality should never be in charge of making decisions that are as real as they come. Hillary Clinton

My father had taught me - mostly by example - that if a man wanted to be in charge of his life, he had to be in charge of his problems. Stephen King

By your logic I should also be in charge of Solinade dances, needlework, and horse thieving. Patrick Rothfuss

People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything. Thomas Sowell

The industry now wants to be in charge of everything. Ben E. King

Words in the phrase

be in charge

Close letter words and terms

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