take the wheel

phrase

: to drive a vehicle
My sister offered to take the wheel.

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Save to wishlist Vintage Swan Figural Ashtray Eckstein let color take the wheel in other spaces throughout the home. — Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 For their match race Friday, however, while Jackman was steering the Australian boat alongside regular driver Tom Slingsby, Reynolds joined his fellow Canadians to take the wheel alongside driver Giles Scott. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Sometimes, the smartest thing a business owner can do is know when to take the wheel, and when to call someone with more experience to help steer. — Steven Beagelman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Brave the rapids on Bello Bay Cruise, take the wheel on Bello Bay Golf Cart Derby, and meet your favorite Minions before drying off. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take the wheel

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“Take the wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20wheel. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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