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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- Instance
a case or occurrence of anything: fresh instances of oppression. an example put forth in proof or illustration: to cite a few instances. Law. the institution 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 instance of
a case or occurrence of anything: fresh instances of oppression. an example put forth in proof or illustration: to cite a few instances. Law. the institution 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, quantity, 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
compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one’s power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner. the disposition to be compassionate or forbearing: an adversary wholly without mercy. the discretionary power of a judge to pardon someone or to mitigate punishment, especially to send to […]