in the driver's seat
US /ɪn ðə ˈdraɪ.vɚz ˌsiːt/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈdraɪ.vɚz ˌsiːt/
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掌握主动权, 处于主导地位
in control of a situation
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After the merger, our company is finally in the driver's seat.
合并后，我们公司终于掌握了主动权。
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She likes to be in the driver's seat when it comes to planning events.
在策划活动方面，她喜欢掌握主动权。