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