zhǔ​dòng​quán

upper hand

主动权 (主動權) zhǔ​dòng​quán
upper hand noun
an advantageous position that allows one to call the shots or control a situation

By controlling the purse strings, he also held the upper hand in the company.

initiative noun
the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do

The army seized the initiative in the battle.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
1.07 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
3.98 per million

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