run the whole show
idiom
: to be in charge of everything
The new president tried to run the whole show himself.
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Having worked closely alongside Brad Holmes, the general manager responsible for the Lions’ success for the last half decade, Agnew could be ready for his shot to run the whole show.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Run the whole show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20the%20whole%20show. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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