Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

behind the wheel

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.43 in modern English

Syllables
be-hind the wheel
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In control of a vehicle; driving.

prep_phrase

In control of the situation; in charge.

Example Sentences

Etymology

In reference to the steering wheel.

Phrases

take the wheel

Frequently Paired Words

take the wheel

Synonyms

at the wheel in the driver's seat

Questions

What does behind the wheel mean?
In control of a vehicle; driving.
Where does behind the wheel come from?
In reference to the steering wheel.

How to pronounce behind the wheel

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