in the saddle

Related to word: saddle

Pharse

Definition (activity)

  1. The state of riding a horse.

    • Diana feels happiest when she is in the saddle.

    • After the injury, I was eager to get back in the saddle.

    • I spent six hours in the saddle yesterday, so I'm a little stiff today.

Definition (position)

  1. Being in a position of control or authority.

    • The chairman is back in the saddle after his heart attack.

    • With Sunak firmly in the saddle, things are looking up for the company.

    • It's good to be back in the saddle.