position of strength
Favorable negotiating stance
A position of strength is a situation where one party holds significant advantages—power, resources, or leverage—when entering negotiations or conflict.
The phrase typically appears with verbs like negotiate or bargain: We should wait until we can negotiate from a position of strength.
The implication is that favorable terms come from having something the other side needs or fears.
- bargaining powerAdvantage in negotiations
- seat at the tableRole in deliberations
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- power moveSuperiority-asserting action
wealth · confidence · superiority · reserves · capabilities · firm footing · leverage · influence · upper hand · trump card · ace up sleeve · winning hand · edge · foothold · command · iron fist · assets · networks
position of strengthdisadvantage
Unfavorable circumstance or condition
powerlessness · on the back foot · behind the eight ball · over a barrel · cornered
position of strengthdefenseless
Without means to resist
unprotected · cornered · backs against the wall · backed into a corner · in jeopardy
position of strengthno choice
Lack of alternatives
boxed in · trapped · between a rock and a hard place · Hobson's choice · forced hand
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