in the saddle

1. see in the driver's seat.

Example Sentences

She herself would not have minded having a rocking horse, but a rocking horse was not a good gift for a baby who could not yet sit up in the saddle.

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“All of my weight was in the saddle…it was painful for a week.”

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“Westworld” certainly didn’t put it back in the saddle.

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Tempted, with Craig Williams in the saddle, came second ahead of Jimmysstar, ridden by Ethan Brown.

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Mrs Comins was in the saddle of her black Argon 18 TT bike, specifically designed for this type of race.

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