Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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Upper Hand

The phrase "upper hand" is mostly used to describe someone who made a decision based on his/her dominant position. Example in use: "In this case, the president has an upper hand in the decision making and not the congress."