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at the wheel Thành ngữ, tục ngữ

at the wheel1. Literally, driving a vehicle (and thus sitting at the steering wheel). Don't worry, Katie's at the wheel, and she is very good at driving in the snow. I'm so excited to finally be at the wheel of my own car!2. By extension, in charge; acting the leader (of something). Jack is at the wheel, so I know they'll get this project done on time!See also: wheel

at the wheel1. operating the wheel that turns a ship's rudder; at the helm. The cabin boy was at the wheel with the captain close by. 2. operating the steering wheel of a car. Bobby was at the wheel when the car went off the road.See also: wheel

at the wheelIn 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. See also: wheel

at/behind the ˈwheel (of something) driving a car: Who was at the wheel when the car crashed? Wheel in this phrase refers to the steering wheel of a car.See also: behind, wheelSee also:

• at/behind the wheel
• be at the wheel
• behind the wheel
• drive in
• drive in(to)
• drive into
• drive-in
• what (one) is driving at
• what somebody is driving at
• what someone is driving at

Asleep at the wheelIf someone is asleep at the wheel, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully. 'Asleep at the switch' is an alternative.

at the wheeldriving a car, steering a car or truck Who was at the wheel when the car went off the road?

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