Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

at the wheel

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.50 in modern English

Syllables: at the wheel
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Driving; in control of a vehicle.

prep_phrase

In control of the situation; in charge.

Example Sentences

"It is a shame: his first day driving and he falls asleep at the wheel."
"We were thriving when Bill was at the wheel, but since the new CEO has started things have been going south."

Synonyms

behind the wheel

Questions

What does at the wheel mean?: Driving; in control of a vehicle.

How to pronounce at the wheel

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