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/
Korean meaning: 운전하고 있는; 차를 몰고 있는
Korean pronunciation: 비**하인**드 더 **휠**
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
Dad grips the wheel nervously while teaching his daughter what it feels like behind the wheel.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
자동차가 대중화되기 시작한 20세기 초에 생긴 표현으로, 운전석에서 핸들(wheel) 뒤에 앉아있다는 물리적 위치에서 유래
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“She's been behind the wheel of this project since day one and knows every detail.”
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