at the helm of sth

/at ðə hˈɛlm ɒv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

/æt ðə hˈɛlm ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

[phrase]

at the helm of sth

[PHRASE]

in complete control of or with overall responsibility for a particular person or thing

What is the origin of the idiom "at the helm of" and when to use it?

The idiom "at the helm of" originated from nautical terminology. "Helm" refers to the steering mechanism of a ship, typically a wheel or tiller controlled by the helmsman. The helmsman stands at the helm, guiding and directing the course of the vessel. This expression is commonly used in business settings, referring to executives, CEOs, or managers who are leading a company or a team. It can also be used in political contexts to describe leaders or heads of state who are responsible for making important decisions and setting policies.

Examples

1. Walmart has been at the helm of American shopping for 58 years.

2. Walmart has been at the helm of American shopping for 58 years.

3. The movement is growing with companies like Plaid at the helm.

4. Yeah I did a lot of cities at night, and then the night time aurora and time lapse sequences of earth, many of those you see have been done in this module when I was at the helm of the camera.