driver's seat

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Noun

driver's seat (plural driver's seats)

  1. (chiefly US) The seat in a vehicle where the driver sits.
    Synonym: (chiefly UK) driving seat
    Coordinate term: passenger seat
  2. (figuratively, chiefly US) A position of control or dominance.
    Synonym: (chiefly UK) driving seat
    in the driver's seat
    • 2022 January 4, Victor Mather, “N.F.L.’s Week 18 Will Sort Playoff Berths”, in The New York Times:
      The veteran-laden Rams (12-4) are in the driver’s seat to win the N.F.C. West. Los Angeles will take the prize with a win against the 49ers at home or a loss by the Cardinals (11-5) to the Seahawks.

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