play first fiddle

command control dictate influence lead manage monopolize overshadow prevail run

boss direct domineer eclipse handle head outshine overbear overrule predominate preponderate reign subject subjugate sway tyrannize

call the shots detract from have one's way have upper hand hold sway over keep under thumb lay down the law lead by the nose prevail over rule the roost run the show sit on top of superabound

follow lose obey

mismanage neglect submit

be below go along surrender yield

boss command control dictate direct domineer eclipse handle head influence lead manage monopolize outshine overbear overrule overshadow predominate prevail reign rule run subject subjugate sway tyrannize

call the shots detract from have one's way have upper hand hold sway over keep under thumb lay down the law lead by the nose prevail over reign supreme rule the roost run the show sit on top of superabound

fall behind follow lose mismanage neglect obey serve submit surrender

crack the whip ride herd wear the pants