大權在握

大权在握
dàquánzàiwò
to be in a position of power

CEDICT

to have (hold) great power in one's hands; to be in a position of power

Wiktionary

握有處理重大事務的權力。

重編國語辭典

Entry Composition

1 大權 dàquán
  1. power
  2. authority
2 在握 zàiwò
  1. (fig.) to hold in one's hands
  2. to be within grasp