RichThesaurus
hold the purse strings
hold the purse strings
synonyms
rule the roost
wear the trousers
pull the strings
run the show
be in the driving seat
be at the helm
call the shots
be the boss
be in the saddle
supervise
oversee
preside over
rule
manage
power of the purse
steer
superintend
hold the pursestrings
lead
reign over
run
hold the purse-strings
head up
head
govern
be in charge of
be in charge
be in control
hold sway over
be in control of
dominate
direct
have authority over
call the tune
have something in the palm of one's hand
command
be at the wheel
hegemonize
guide
control
have someone in one's hip pocket
have someone eating out of one's hand
be in command
administer
have someone in the palm of one's hand
run
rule
have a handle on
husband
hold the reins
hold the purse strings
definitions
verb
To be in control of spending; to have financial power and responsibility.