pull the strings

Strongest matches

• administrate
• carry out
• conduct
• direct
• execute
• govern
• oversee
• supervise

Strong matches

• boss
• control
• head
• render
• run
• superintend

Weak matches

• be in the driver's seat
• be in the saddle
• crack the whip
• head up
• hold the reins
• pull the wires
• ride herd on
• run the show
• sit on top of

Strongest matches

• administer
• carry out
• conduct
• control
• dictate
• guide
• manage
• oversee
• regulate
• supervise

Strong matches

• captain
• command
• direct
• execute
• head
• lead
• order
• overrule
• pilot
• reign
• render
• run
• steer
• superintend
• sway
• tyrannize

Weak matches

• assume command
• be in power
• be in the driver's seat
• call the shots
• call the signals
• exercise authority
• head up
• hold dominion
• hold office
• hold sway
• lay down the law
• occupy throne
• serve the people
• wear the crown

Strongest matches

• administer
• conduct
• drive
• handle
• keep
• play
• run
• work

Strong matches

• command
• maneuver
• manipulate
• ordain
• pilot
• ply
• steer
• wield

Weak matches

• be in charge
• be in driver's seat
• be in saddle
• call the play
• call the shots
• call the signals
• carry on
• hold the reins
• make go
• pull the wires
• run the show
• run things
• sit on top of

Strongest matches

• administer
• chair
• govern
• officiate
• ordain
• oversee
• supervise

Strong matches

• advise
• conduct
• control
• direct
• handle
• head
• keep
• lead
• manage
• operate
• run

Weak matches

• be at the head of
• be in driver's seat
• call the signals
• carry on
• do the honors
• head up
• run the show
• sit on top of

Strongest matches

• conduct
• control
• head
• keep
• lead
• operate
• own

Strong matches

• administer
• boss
• coordinate
• direct
• helm
• ordain
• oversee
• regulate
• superintend

Weak matches

• be in charge
• be in driver's seat
• be in saddle
• carry on
• head up
• look after
• ride herd on
• take care of