control or an advantage over a person or situation have/hold the upper hand: Government troops have the upper hand in the offensive. get/gain/take the upper hand: The last 10 minutes saw the Blues gain the upper hand.
1. To begin to have a similar standard or to do something in a similar way to someone or something. 2. To conform, adhere to, or agree with that which is established or generally accepted, such as rules, beliefs, modes of behavior, etc. 3. Adhere to established rules or predetermined courses of action. 4. To behave in a manner similar to someone or something
If you have the upper hand, you have more power than anyone else and so have control:
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BalasPadamcontrol or an advantage over a person or situation
have/hold the upper hand: Government troops have the upper hand in the offensive.
get/gain/take the upper hand: The last 10 minutes saw the Blues gain the upper hand.