in the saddle
US /ɪn ðə ˈsæd.əl/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈsæd.əl/
1.
no comando, no controle
in a position of control or responsibility
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After the CEO retired, his successor was quickly in the saddle.
Depois que o CEO se aposentou, seu sucessor rapidamente estava no comando.
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With the new manager in the saddle, we expect significant changes.
Com o novo gerente no comando, esperamos mudanças significativas.