in the driver's seat
idiom
: in a position in which one is able to control what happens
When his boss went on vacation, he suddenly found himself in the driver's seat.
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That's especially true for younger workers in the computer and tech industries, where the competition for highly skilled workers puts employees in the driver's seat.
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Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Detectives discovered Miller in the driver's seat of the Ford while responding to a reported shooting, police said in a statement.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Jan. 2025
The doting mom also shared an adorable photo of the baby boy's cake, which showcased a photo of Aire in the driver's seat of a race car.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 July 2025
While the consensus might say the former Denver Broncos rusher Javonte Williams is in the driver's seat based on minicamp, Dallas insider Tommy Yarrish predicts Miles Sanders.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Detectives discovered Miller in the driver's seat of the Ford while responding to a reported shooting, police said in a statement.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Jan. 2025
The doting mom also shared an adorable photo of the baby boy's cake, which showcased a photo of Aire in the driver's seat of a race car.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 July 2025
While the consensus might say the former Denver Broncos rusher Javonte Williams is in the driver's seat based on minicamp, Dallas insider Tommy Yarrish predicts Miles Sanders.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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“In the driver's seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20driver%27s%20seat. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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