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running the show 

when someone takes charge of a situation and or take the lead in a activity.

or when one plays by their own rules.
Jack is winning at poker "Jacks running the show tonight"

Everyone disagrees with Marshall's decisions, "Shut up i am running the show now"
running the show by tomito March 4, 2009

running the show 

(adverb) How devout members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) describe the attitude and actions of an alcoholic who is not following the principles of the Twelve-Step program and the Big Book.

They believe that this person does not "know how to take direction."
"Sandy still thinks she can drink only on weekends and stop during the week. She continues to run the show."

Runnin' the show

An expression used to express total dominance and/or superior skill over a particular event or activity. Used often in sporting events, but also used to express authority over others.
Man, Paul's been runnin' the show all season!

I just got a thousand kill streak again! I'm runnin' the show!

Okay Greg, I'm runnin' the show tonight, so go make me a sandwich.
Runnin' the show by Da Big P July 31, 2009