At the helm
in charge, in command, as in with charles at the helm, the company is bound to prosper. this phrase transfers the idea of steering a ship to directing other enterprises. [ early 1500s ]
also see: the synonym at the wheel
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- At the instance of
a case or occurrence of anything: fresh instances of oppression. an example put forth in proof or ill-stration: to cite a few instances. law. the inst-tution and prosecution of a case. archaic. urgency in speech or action. obsolete. an impelling motive. to cite as an instance or example. to exemplify by an instance. to cite […]
- At the last minute
at the latest possible moment or opportunity. for example, jim couldn’t get a reservation because he had called at the last minute . also see at the latest eleventh hour
- At the least
smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest: he gave the least amount of money of anyone. lowest in consideration, position, or importance. something that is least; the least amount, quant-ty, degree, etc. south midland u.s. the youngest in a family or group. to the smallest extent, amount, or degree: that’s the least important question of […]
- At the mercy of
comp-ssionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one’s power; comp-ssion, pity, or benevolence: have mercy on the poor sinner. the disposition to be comp-ssionate or forbearing: an adversary wholly without mercy. the discretionary power of a judge to pardon someone or to mitigate punishment, especially to send to […]
- At the most
in the greatest quant-ty, amount, measure, degree, or number: to win the most votes. in the majority of instances: most operations are successful. greatest, as in size or extent: the most talent. the greatest quant-ty, amount, or degree; the utmost: the most i can hope for is a p-ssing grade. the greatest number or the […]