to be in the saddle and variants: to be on horseback; (hence) to be in a position of control or responsibility; to be in office or in power; (also…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > in preparation [phrase] > in a state of preparation or readiness > for action or work (5) to be in the saddle1581 to be in the saddle and variants: to be on horseback; (hence) to be in a position of control or responsibility; to be in office or in power; (also… ball, bullet in (en) bouche1582 Mouth; esp. in phrase ball, bullet in (en) bouche; cf. also ball in mouth or bullet in mouth at bullet, n.1 phrases. bullet in mouth1692 Phrases. †every bullet has its lighting place. every bullet has its billet (see billet, n.1 4). †full bullet: of full size. †bullet in mouth: ready… in wind1768 in wind (figurative from 11d) ready or fit for action of some kind. Obsolete. on deck1867 In phrases, as above deck (also figurative), between-decks, adv. n., on deck, under deck(s; to clear the decks, sweep the decks (see clear, v., sweep… |
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