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whip hand

/ˈwɪp hænd/

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phrase

/ˈwɪp hænd/C1formal
  • ruПозиция власти, контроля или преимущества над кем-либо или чем-либо; превосходство в ситуации.

A position of power, control, or advantage over someone or something; the upper hand in a situation.

  1. Position of controlC1formalbritish

    A position of power, advantage, or control over a situation or person.

    ruПоложение контроля

    • After the merger, the larger company had the whip hand in negotiations.
    • The defending champion held the whip hand throughout the match.
    • In any argument, she always manages to get the whip hand.