In the saddle
idiom
In a position where you are in control or responsible.
After his father's retirement, John is now in the saddle of the family business.
Often appears as...
- be in the saddle
- get back in the saddle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
Riding a horse.
Jane spent the day in the saddle, touring the countryside on her horse.
Often appears as...
- spend time in the saddle
- back in the saddle
idiom
Returning to a task or responsibility after a break.
After a long vacation, it's time for me to get back in the saddle at work.
Often appears as...
- get back in the saddle
- return to the saddle
Usage tips
Colloquial
idiom
In a position where you are in control or responsible.
After his father's retirement, John is now in the saddle of the family business.
Often appears as...
- be in the saddle
- get back in the saddle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
Riding a horse.
Jane spent the day in the saddle, touring the countryside on her horse.
Often appears as...
- spend time in the saddle
- back in the saddle
idiom
Returning to a task or responsibility after a break.
After a long vacation, it's time for me to get back in the saddle at work.
Often appears as...
- get back in the saddle
- return to the saddle
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Leadership Role
It indicates taking the lead in a situation, like managing a project or guiding a team.
With the manager ill, I was in the saddle, ensuring the project met its deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Connotation
Used to emphasize control and authority in a professional or personal context.
She's been in the saddle of the marketing department for years, driving success.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
Even though it sounds like horse riding, it's about control, not actual riding.
He took over the company last month and is now firmly in the saddle.
Pro Tip 1/3Leadership Role
It indicates taking the lead in a situation, like managing a project or guiding a team.
With the manager ill, I was in the saddle, ensuring the project met its deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Connotation
Used to emphasize control and authority in a professional or personal context.
She's been in the saddle of the marketing department for years, driving success.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
Even though it sounds like horse riding, it's about control, not actual riding.
He took over the company last month and is now firmly in the saddle.
Pro Tip 1/3Leadership Role
It indicates taking the lead in a situation, like managing a project or guiding a team.
With the manager ill, I was in the saddle, ensuring the project met its deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Connotation
Used to emphasize control and authority in a professional or personal context.
She's been in the saddle of the marketing department for years, driving success.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
Even though it sounds like horse riding, it's about control, not actual riding.
He took over the company last month and is now firmly in the saddle.
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