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Asleep at the wheel
If someone is asleep at the wheel, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully. 'Asleep at the switch' is an alternative.at the wheel
driving a car, steering a car or truck Who was at the wheel when the car went off the road?at the wheel
1. Literally, driving a vehicle (and thus sitting at the steering wheel). Don't worry, Katie's at the wheel, and she is very good at driving in the snow. I'm so excited to finally be at the wheel of my own car!2. By extension, in charge; acting the leader (of something). Jack is at the wheel, so I know they'll get this project done on time!Learn more: wheelat the wheel
1. operating the wheel that turns a ship's rudder; at the helm. The cabin boy was at the wheel with the captain close by.
2. operating the steering wheel of a car. Bobby was at the wheel when the car went off the road.Learn more: wheel