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Antonyms for in the saddle


Grammar : Adj
Spell : sad-l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsæd l



Definition of in the saddle

Origin :
  • Old English sadol "seat for a rider," from Proto-Germanic *sathulaz (cf. Old Norse söðull, Old Frisian sadel, Dutch zadel, zaal, German Sattel "saddle"), from PIE *sed- (1) "to sit" (cf. Latin sedere "to sit," Old Church Slavonic sedlo "saddle;" see sedentary). Figurative phrase in the saddle "in an active position of management" is attested from 1650s. Saddle stitch (n.) was originally in bookbinding (1887).
  • As in powerful : adj strong, effective
  • As in ready : adj prepared; available
  • As in mounted : adj on horseback
  • As in high-powered : adj powerful

Synonyms for in the saddle

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