in\ the\ saddle

in\ the\ saddle
adv or adj. phr.
In command; in control; in a position to order or boss others.

Mr. Park was in the saddle when he had over half the company's stock.

Getting appointed chief of police put Stevens in the saddle.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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