at the helm/tiller

at the helm

In charge; acting as the leader of something. The phrase originated as a nautical term, meaning "in the position to steer a ship." Jack is at the helm, so I know they'll get this project done on time! Nancy has been at the helm of our department for so long that I can't imagine what it will be like once she retires!

at the helm (of something)

Fig. in the position of being in control of something. The president is at the helm of the company. Things will go well with Anne at the helm.

at the helm

In charge, in command, as in With Charles at the helm, the company is bound to prosper. This phrase transfers the idea of steering a ship to directing other enterprises. [Early 1500s] Also see the synonym at the wheel.

at the ˈhelm/ˈtiller

in control of an organization, etc: The company began to make profits again with the new managing director at the helm.

A helm or a tiller is used for controlling the direction of a ship or a boat.

词组	at the helm/tiller
释义	at the helm/tiller at the helm In charge; acting as the leader of something. The phrase originated as a nautical term, meaning "in the position to steer a ship." Jack is at the helm, so I know they'll get this project done on time! Nancy has been at the helm of our department for so long that I can't imagine what it will be like once she retires! See also: helm Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. at the helm (of something) Fig. in the position of being in control of something. The president is at the helm of the company. Things will go well with Anne at the helm. See also: helm McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. at the helm In charge, in command, as in With Charles at the helm, the company is bound to prosper. This phrase transfers the idea of steering a ship to directing other enterprises. [Early 1500s] Also see the synonym at the wheel. See also: helm The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. at the ˈhelm/ˈtiller in control of an organization, etc: The company began to make profits again with the new managing director at the helm. A helm or a tiller is used for controlling the direction of a ship or a boat. See also: helm, tiller Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: at the helm helm be at the helm take the helm take (something) in tow hatch batten down the hatches batten down the hatches, to steady as she goes aft
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