tail wagging the dog
The phrase "tail wagging the dog" refers to a situation where a minor or insignificant factor or aspect of something takes control or dominates over the main or more important part. It suggests that the smaller or less significant element is dictating or influencing the larger or more significant one, reversing the usual order of dominance.
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