Hold sway (over someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hold sway (over someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-09-27 01:09

Meaning of Hold sway (over someone or something)

Synonyms:

lead by the nose

Hold sway (over someone or something) informal verb phrase

To have great power or influence (over someone or something)

Ken holds sway over the manager, so he could no doubt help you.

She holds sway over the board of directors, so many people have a great regard for her.

Other phrases about:

throw/put your weight behind something

Use one's influence and power to support someone

in (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something

To be under the control of someone or something

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

As a person's power increases, his or her sense of morality lessens.

bulk large

Used to describe something that has great influence or importance

 

pressure (one) into (doing something)

To compel someone to do something

Grammar and Usage of Hold sway (over someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • to hold sway (over someone or something)
  • held sway (over someone or something)
  • holding sway (over someone or something)
  • holds sway (over someone or something)

The verb “hold” should be conjugated according to its tense.

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