A firm hand on the tiller In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a firm hand on the tiller", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eliza Chau calendar 2021-06-30 06:06

Meaning of A firm hand on the tiller

A firm hand on the tiller American singular noun

The adjective "firm" sometimes can be replaced with the word "steady".

To describe a situation that is well-controlled or fully controled by somebody

Although we are having a firm hand on the tiller right now, we are not allowed to be careless at any moment.

A firm hand on the tiller is all what we need now.

Mind your business and keep a firm hand on the tiller!

Other phrases about:

rule the roost
to be the most powerful person who controls and makes the decisions in a group
hit/strike the right/wrong note
To be perfectly suitable/not suitable for a particular situation; to do something totally right/wrong
a hair in the butter

A problem or difficult circumstance

on no account
Under no circumstances
an easy touch

a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.

Grammar and Usage of A firm hand on the tiller

Noun Forms

  • a firm hand on the tiller
  • a steady hand on the tiller
  • steady hands on the tiller
  • firm hands on the tiller

The noun phrase "A firm hand on the tiller" has its plural form which can be written as "Firm hands on the tiller".

 

More examples:

This big project requires our firm hands on the tiller.

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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