have in the palm of one's hand

have in the palm of one's hand  {v. phr.}
To completely control; have a project finished, all wrapped up.
Our boss felt that if he could calm his critics he would soon have the entire factory in the palm of his hand.
Categories: add yours hand {v. phr.}
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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