take the wheel

idiom

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

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Encountering a fire truck, the safety driver would take the wheel and get the vehicle out of there. Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 But then the Glazers have been true to their word since striking the deal and allowing Sir Jim Ratcliffe to take the wheel. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 May 2025 Don’t let uncertainty take the wheel — take charge of your situation. Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025 For now, fans will just be content to say, Lana, take the wheel. Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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