Definitions from Wiktionary (tail wagging the dog)
▸ noun: (idiomatic) A minor or secondary part of something controlling or dominating the whole or the main part.
▸ noun: When something powerful or important is being controlled by something that is less powerful or important.
▸ noun: (idiomatic, politics) To divert negative political attention by use of a military operation.
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▸ noun: (idiomatic) A minor or secondary part of something controlling or dominating the whole or the main part.
▸ noun: When something powerful or important is being controlled by something that is less powerful or important.
▸ noun: (idiomatic, politics) To divert negative political attention by use of a military operation.
Similar:
dependency,
moving part,
coattail,
function,
subcommutator,
tangent,
subconcept,
subeffect,
subcriterion,
subcompetition,
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