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whip hand

–noun
1. the hand that holds the whip, in driving.
2. an advantageous or controlling position: She had the whip hand throughout the debate.

Origin:
1670–80
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whip hand  
n.  
  1. A dominating position; advantage.

  2. The hand in which a whip is held.

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