Have the upper hand over and Lead by the nose

Lead by the nose and have the upper hand over are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lead by the nose" instead a verb "Have the upper hand over".

Lead by the nose verb - Conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end.

Have the upper hand over and lead by the nose are semantically related. You can use "Have the upper hand over" instead a verb phrase "Lead by the nose".