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