take the wheel

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

take the wheel

1. To be in control of the steering wheel of a vehicle or a vessel.

   Can you take the wheel for a minute while I take off my gloves?

2. (idiomatic, by extension) To assume control of a situation.

Related terms

• behind the wheel

Translations

to be in control of the steering wheel

• Finnish: tarttua rattiin
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• French: prendre le volant (fr)