behind the wheel — driving a vehicle; in control of a car
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: driving a vehicle; in control of a car
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə wiːl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is 85 and still confident behind the wheel, but she refuses to use GPS because 'roads don't move!'
- After three cups of coffee, Jake was definitely alert behind the wheel, though he had to stop every 30 minutes.
- The new CEO has been behind the wheel for six months and already transformed the company culture.
behind the wheel
NOUN[/bɪˈhaɪnd ðə wiːl/]
driving a vehicle; in control of a car
💡 Concept
Dad grips the wheel nervously while teaching his daughter what it feels like behind the wheel.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bɪˈhaɪnd ðə wiːl/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈhaɪnd ðə wiːl/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
feelrealdealsteel
feel
real
deal
steel
🔗Collocations
get behind the wheel
nervous behind the wheel
experienced behind the wheel
drunk behind the wheel
put someone behind the wheel
confidence behind the wheel
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother is 85 and still confident behind the wheel, but she refuses to use GPS because 'roads don't move!'”
😄 Fun example
“After three cups of coffee, Jake was definitely alert behind the wheel, though he had to stop every 30 minutes.”
“The new CEO has been behind the wheel for six months and already transformed the company culture.”
“She's been behind the wheel of this project since day one and knows every detail.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
drivingat the controlsin the driver's seatin chargein control
Antonyms
passengerbackseatout of control
Related
steering wheeldriver's seatdashboardtake controlleadership
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