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ride herd on

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Synonyms and Antonyms of ride herd on

to be in charge of

Teachers must sometimes ride herd on more than 25 students at once.

Synonyms of ride herd on

boss, captain, handle, head, overlook, oversee, quarterback, superintend, supervise

Words Related to ride herd on

administer, command, control, direct, guide, manage, order, run, shepherd, show, steer

monitor, preside (over)

govern, reign, rule

Phrases Synonymous with ride herd on

call the shots (of), call the tune (for), watch over

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