hold the reins

US /hoʊld ðə reɪnz/
UK /hoʊld ðə reɪnz/
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掌權, 控制

to be in control of something, especially an organization or a country

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She's the one who truly holds the reins in this company.
她才是這家公司真正掌權的人。
After the election, the new party will hold the reins of government.
選舉後,新黨將執掌政府。