hold the cards

Verb

 * 1)  To be in a strong position, possessing significant advantages over someone else; to be in control of a situation involving multiple parties.

Usage notes

 * Often used in the present participial form: holding the cards.

Translations

 * Dutch: alle troeven in handen hebben
 * Finnish: hallita tilannetta
 * French:
 * Polish: mieć przewagę
 * Spanish: tener la sartén por el mango