control of (someone or something)

control of (someone or something)

Power or influence over someone or something. Unfortunately, you're asking the wrong person for help because I have no control of the budget. You need to get control of these children. We can't have them screaming in our library! With this appointment, the lord now has control of everyone living in the southeast region of the country.
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