in the saddle
US /ɪn ðə ˈsæd.əl/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈsæd.əl/

1.
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。
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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。