keep a steady hand on the tiller

keep a steady hand on the tiller

To maintain strong, unwavering discipline and control over a situation. You have to keep a steady hand on the tiller when you're raising kids. It's so important for them to have structure and rules in their lives. The new CEO has managed to steer the company back into profitability in less than a year. It seems they have finally found someone who can keep a steady hand on the tiller.

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