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at the helm |
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at the helm (of something) Fig. in the position of being in control of something. The president is at the helm of the company. Things will go well with Anne at the helm. at the helm (of something) (slightly formal) in control He resigned and left the company last July after two years at the helm. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of helm (the handle or wheel that controls the direction in which a ship travels) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The sea continued to break over the vessel with such violence, that it was impossible to stand at the helm without the assistance of lashings. It was very pleasant, when I stayed late in town, to launch myself into the night, especially if it was dark and tempestuous, and set sail from some bright village parlor or lecture room, with a bag of rye or Indian meal upon my shoulder, for my snug harbor in the woods, having made all tight without and withdrawn under hatches with a merry crew of thoughts, leaving only my outer man at the helm, or even tying up the helm when it was plain sailing. The sleeper at the helm woke; looked up at the idle sails, and yawned in sympathy with them; looked out at the sea on either side of him, and shook his head obstinately at the superior obstinacy of the calm. |
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