at the wheel

phrase

: while driving

She fell asleep at the wheel.

Examples of at the wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The only film in the franchise without Spielberg at the wheel, this final Indiana Jones adventure came courtesy of director James Mangold (Logan). — Frank Deruggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

When Ortiz appeared in a large, official-looking car—like the ones the Gestapo drove, but with a Frenchman at the wheel—Simon did a double take. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

Riggs said the Teamsters’ safety argument is weakened by the inconsistent safety record of human truck drivers, who have fallen asleep at the wheel or driven while distracted or otherwise impaired. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

But the adjustable sports seats are better suited for extended stints at the wheel. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for at the wheel

• bookmobile
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