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Synonyms

at the helm

Idioms  

  1. 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.

Example Sentences

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Of course, it's football and nothing is impossible - but it is hard to imagine Wrexham without Parkinson at the helm.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Palace are currently weighing up all options, with Sean Dyche even mentioned as a contender for Selhurst Park, despite being sacked by Nottingham Forest in February following just 114 days at the helm.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s a perfect example of a scene that doesn’t try to speak to anyone except those it’s specifically written for, and one that you only get with women at the helm of a production.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He currently sits at the helm of a central bank navigating stubborn inflation, a fragile labor market, and a new energy shock, all while its leadership structure is still unresolved.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The University of Delaware has taken a leading role in the evolution of spatial teleportation sciences, with Dr. Sabio at the helm.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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