in the driving seat



in the driving seat

In control of a situation; in a position of power. Primarily heard in UK. Make sure to get good grades now, so that you're in the driving seat when it comes time to choose a college. We're still leading in the polls, so nobody panic—we're in the driving seat here.
See also: driving, seat

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HayleighHAY-leeEnglish (Modern)
Bartol-Croatian (Rare)
Hyacinth (2)HIE-ə-sinthEnglish (Rare)
FinnagÁN-Irish
GÜLİStan-Turkish
Steinn-Ancient Scandinavian