take the wheel

phrase

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

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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 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. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 As the moon and Chiron harmonize, let the universe take the wheel. Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026 Foran was tapped to take the wheel, and steer the conglomerate back on course. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Feb. 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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