helm

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!
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be at the helm

To be in charge; to be the leader (of something). The phrase originated as a nautical term, meaning "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!
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take the helm

To take charge; to become or assume the role of the leader (of something). The phrase originated as a nautical term, meaning "to steer a ship." Jack has taken the helm, so I know they'll get this project done on time! Nancy took the helm of our department so long ago that I can't imagine what it will be like once she retires!
See also: helm, take
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.
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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.
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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

take (over) the ˈhelm

take control of an organization, etc. from another person: When Mr Davies retired, his daughter took the helm.
See also: helm, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • at the helm
  • at the helm/tiller
  • 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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The Helm departure was announced just a few days after the Tribune published a story about the TABC's botched enforcement action against Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods, the state's largest liquor store chain, in which Helm played a key role.
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Man." Helm is pictured around Liverpool wearing a black balaclava and draping neo-Nazi symbols around city landmarks.
'Report hate crime when it rears its ugly head' Man jailed for anti-Semitic tweets to MP
Lucy Lee Helm has been a partner at Starbucks Coffee Company for 15 years, and was appointed executive vice president, general counsel and secretary in May 2012, Helm leads the company's law and corporate affairs department, comprising over 200 partners in 16 offices around the world.
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Egyptian organisation Helm has recently won a competition at MIT Media Lab.
Helm wins first prize
Abdulla Moh'd Ibrahim General Trading, or Amit, and Garmin International introduced the GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm series to the Middle East on Wednesday.
Amit, Garmin unveil new navigation systems
When Elton John takes the stage with Mumford & Sons at the Grammys on Sunday night, he'll be celebrating the memory of an old friend and reminding Americans of the great talent lost when (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/levon-helm-mn0000823165) Levon Helm died.
Who Is Levon Helm? The Band's Former Drummer, Singer To Be Honored During The Grammys With 'The Weight' Performance
Peter Helm, 57, and son Daniel have been praised by a judge after tracking down the cheeky crook and wrestling him to the ground.
DAD AND SON RELIVE SNEAK THIEF CHASE; Judge praises duo for tackling burglar