firm hand on the tiller

firm hand on the tiller

Full control over a situation. I felt comfortable knowing that even during this difficult time, he had a firm hand on the tiller.
See also: firm, hand, on, tiller
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • tiller
  • be on firm ground
  • have a firm grip on (someone or something)
  • keep a firm grip on
  • keep a firm grip on (someone or something)
  • firm
  • firm hand
  • a firm hand
  • lose (one's) hold on (someone or something)
  • lose one’s hold