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at the helm

Idioms  

  1. In charge, in command, as in With Charles at the helm, the company is bound to prosper. This phrase transfers the idea of steering a ship to directing other enterprises. [Early 1500s] Also see the synonym at the wheel.

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The upcoming series adaptation of “I’m Glad My Mom Died” was similarly something McCurdy was only comfortable with if she could stay at the helm.

From Los Angeles Times

On Saturday evening, French designer Veronique Nichanian will present her final collection for Hermes, after 37 years at the helm of the men's line.

From Barron's

Angry Real Madrid fans jeered their own team before they went on to beat Levante 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday to record new coach Alvaro Arbeloa's first win at the helm.

From Barron's

He has been at the helm for 15 months.

From Barron's

That puts Guggina, the company’s current chief e-commerce officer, at the helm of the retailer’s largest business unit, which employs around 1.5 million workers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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