at the wheel

Idioms  

1. In command, in control. For example, Ann hated being told what to do; she wanted to be at the wheel by herself. The analogy here is to the steering wheel of an automobile or other vehicle, or the helm of a vessel. For a synonym, see at the helm.

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Example Sentences

The car arrived late - the team did not run until late on Thursday and the car stopped on track with Lance Stroll at the wheel after just four very slow laps.

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A few minutes later a car drives up with my old friend Mr. Digby at the wheel.

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But when the service launches to paying passengers, there will be no human at the wheel.

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Aside from Thomas Tuchel's Champions League triumph in 2021, the heights of Conte's short stint at the wheel have not been matched at Chelsea.

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After being checked over by paramedics, she was told very low blood pressure had caused her to faint at the wheel.

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