whip hand (noun)

1. Why did the scarecrow always have the whip hand in the cornfield? Because he was outstanding in his field!

2. In the classic novel, the cunning antagonist always had the whip hand over the naive protagonist.

3. The designer's new collection gave her the whip hand in the fashion industry, establishing her as a trendsetter.

4. In their relationship, she always had the whip hand, effortlessly captivating her partner's heart.