How to Pronounce "in the saddle"
expression
in thuh SAD-uhl
in thuh SAD-uhl
Definition
Literally, riding a horse. Figuratively, being in control or in charge of a situation, group, or job.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsædəɫ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈædəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh SAD-uhl
UK
in thuh SAD-uhl
Listen in Context
After her vacation, she was in the saddle again at work.
When you are in the saddle, people depend on your decisions.
He feels confident in the saddle during meetings.
It took a while, but now I’m finally in the saddle and running the team.