Phrase guide

at the wheel

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Driving; in control of a vehicle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • It is a shame: his first day driving and he falls asleep at the wheel.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

In control of the situation; in charge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • We were thriving when Bill was at the wheel, but since the new CEO has started things have been going south.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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