to be in the saddle and variants: to be on horseback; (hence) to be in a position of control or responsibility; to be in office or in power; (also…
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| 释义 | society > authority > control > in control or charge [phrase] (9) to be in the saddle1581 to be in the saddle and variants: to be on horseback; (hence) to be in a position of control or responsibility; to be in office or in power; (also… in the driver's seat1860 figurative. A position of authority or control. Chiefly in in the driver's seat: in charge; in control of a situation. Cf. driving seat, n. 2. in the driving seat1947 A position of authority or control. Chiefly in in the driving seat: in charge; in control of a situation. Subcategories:— under one's control (3) — under the auspices of (2) — according to fixed rule (1) |
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