be in the driving seat

be in the driving seat

To be in control of a situation; to be in a position of power. Make sure to get good grades now, so that you're in the driving seat when it comes time to choose a college. We're still leading in the polls, so nobody panic—we're in the driving seat here.
See also: driving, seat
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be in the saddle
  • boast
  • boast about
  • boast about (someone or something)
  • full circle
  • good bet
  • a good bet
  • exert
  • exert (oneself)
  • exert oneself