at the wheel

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Idioms and Phrases

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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The watchdog said exhaustion was also a risk to staff themselves with some complaining of nodding off at the wheel on the way home and reports of staff dying in road accidents after work.

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After detectives pulled the pair over in Monica Sementilli’s black Mustang, with Baker at the wheel, officers placed them in the back of a police car together.

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Retired firefighter Mr Fenton, 57, had been at the wheel for the couple's six-hour journey, arriving at home at 22:15 BST.

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Retired firefighter Mr Fenton, 57, had been at the wheel for the six-hour journey before the pair arrived home at 22:15 BST.

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After detectives pulled the pair over in Monica Sementell’s black Mustang, with Baker at the wheel, officers placed them in the back of a police car together.

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