English expression
In the driver’s seat
Meaning
In control of a situation or able to make the main decisions.
In a sentence
As the new project leader, Tara is in the driver’s seat.
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English expression
In mint condition
Meaning
In perfect or excellent condition, as though new.
In a sentence
I found a second-hand dictionary in mint condition.
English expression
In fits and starts
Meaning
With repeated stops and starts rather than steady progress.
In a sentence
I worked on the essay in fits and starts between customer calls.
English expression
In due course
Meaning
At an appropriate time in the future.
In a sentence
The college will send joining instructions in due course.
English expression
In a tight spot
Meaning
In a difficult situation with limited options.
In a sentence
We were in a tight spot when the venue cancelled the day before the event.
English expression
In a league of your own
Meaning
So much better than others that you stand apart from them.
In a sentence
When it comes to explaining complex ideas, Farah is in a league of her own.
English expression
Hold the fort
Meaning
Take care of a place, task or situation while someone else is away.
In a sentence
Can you hold the fort while I collect the delivery?
English expression
Hold all the cards
Meaning
Have all the advantages in a competition or negotiation.
In a sentence
With several offers to choose from, the seller held all the cards.
English expression
Head and shoulders above
Meaning
Much better than the people or things being compared.
In a sentence
For sound quality, these headphones are head and shoulders above my old pair.
English expression
Have time on your hands
Meaning
Have free time with no particular task or activity to fill it.
In a sentence
I had some time on my hands between classes, so I visited the exhibition.
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