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upper hand
a controlling power, an advantage
The union members have the upper hand in their negotiations with the company.

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  • ups and downs
  • upset the applecart
  • upshot of (something)
  • upside down
  • uptight
  • use (someone or something) as an excuse
  • use every trick in the book
  • use one's head/bean/noodle/noggin
  • use some elbow grease
  • use strong language
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  • from now on
  • work off (something) or work (something) off
  • on top
  • rub in (something) or rub (something) in
  • in full swing
  • have (something) up one's sleeve
  • to be talked out
  • start out as (something)
  • down and dirty
  • kiss and tell


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