Meaning of the word "in the saddle" in English

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in the saddle

US /ɪn ðə ˈsæd.əl/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈsæd.əl/
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Idiom

1.

in a position of control or responsibility

Example:
After the CEO retired, his successor was quickly in the saddle.
With the new manager in the saddle, we expect significant changes.
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