in the saddle

US /ɪn ðə ˈsæd.əl/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈsæd.əl/
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掌权, 负责

in a position of control or responsibility

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After the CEO retired, his successor was quickly in the saddle.
首席执行官退休后,他的继任者很快就掌权了
With the new manager in the saddle, we expect significant changes.
新经理掌权后,我们预计会有重大变化。