grab the wheel

Frequency: 6.89.0 per million words

to take hold of the steering wheel suddenly and roughly

wheelVERB + wheel

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Examples (10)

  • He grabbed the wheel from her to prevent the car going off the road.
  • She had to quickly grab the wheel when the driver fell asleep.
  • In a sudden panic, the passenger grabbed the wheel, causing more chaos.
  • It was a critical moment, and he knew he had to grab the wheel and take control.
  • Don't wait for others; sometimes you just need to grab the wheel yourself.
  • The car veered sharply, and I instinctively grabbed the wheel to correct its course.
  • Despite her fear, she managed to grab the wheel and avert a disaster.
  • The co-pilot was ready to grab the wheel if the main pilot became incapacitated.
  • After years of letting others decide, she finally decided to grab the wheel of her life.
  • If you ever find yourself in such a situation, remember to firmly grab the wheel.