have . have or hold the whip over {v. phr.} To control; dominate. Eugene has always held the whip over his younger brothers and sisters. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment