to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
to hold the steering wheel; to drive (a car)
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
to come to power; to assume the reins of government
to make hand-rolled sushi
to hold the purse strings