take the wheel
phrase
: to drive a vehicle
My sister offered to take the wheel.
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The land offers a range of activities, from the very young (there are two play areas, including one super wet interactive zone and a playground) to older kids who want to take the wheel behind the Shrek & Fiona's Happily Ogre After ride.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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“Take the wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20wheel. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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