in the driver's seat

English

Alternative forms

• in the driving seat

Pronunciation

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Phrase

in the driver's seat

1. (idiomatic) Having the most important role in a storyline or recognition. Of primary importance.
2. (idiomatic) In control of an entity or situation.

Antonyms

• in the back seat

Translations

in control

• Irish: sa diallait, i gceannas
• Norwegian:

  Bokmål: i førersetet

  Nynorsk: i førarsetet

• Polish: mieć kontrolę

See also

• take a back seat