In this house, my cat holds sway over everyone.
hold sway
idiomTo have the greatest influence (over someone or something); to be pre-eminent; to dominate.
Traditional values still hold sway in many small towns, despite the rapid changes happening in the rest of the country.
For decades, the old guard held sway over the institution, resisting any attempts at reform or modernization from the younger faculty members.
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apron-string hold
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
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buy and hold
A passive investment strategy where an investor purchases an asset and retains it for many years, rather than trading it frequently.
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don't hold your breath
Don't wait. Said cynically to suggest that what has just been mentioned is unlikely to happen soon or at all.
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hold a grudge
To stay angry (at someone or something).
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hold a light
Synonym of hold a candle.
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hold back
To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
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hold by the button
To detain in conversation to the point of weariness or tedium; to bore while tallking to
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hold cheap
To have a low esteem for (someone or something); to hold in contempt; to look down upon.