“take the helm”
To take control or assume leadership of an organization, project, or situation, similar to a captain taking charge of steering a ship. The phrase draws from nautical imagery and emphasizes the responsibility and guidance involved in being in charge. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "take the helm" in the video clips below.
Hear how "take the helm" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Jurassic World: Rebirth, Peacemaker, Outer Banks, The Crown, Ozark and 4 more.
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MovieJurassic World: Rebirth
Jurassic World: Rebirth
“-Take the helm. Take the helm.-Grab her, grab her, grab her.”
Go. Get in the boat.Get in the boat. … REUBEN: Come on.There's no power.
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TV ShowPeacemaker
Peacemaker — S01E08
“Take the helmet.”
No, Eagly, just, take... … Take it! Take it.
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TV ShowPeacemaker
Peacemaker — S01E08
“Take the helmet.”
- No. No.
- Eagly. Take the helmet. … - Eagly, take the helmet.
- Eagly, take the helmet.
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TV ShowOuter Banks
Outer Banks — S04E09
“You take the helm.”
Would've been doing me a favor. … I need some fresh air.
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TV ShowThe Crown
The Crown — S02E01
“who take the helm of any ship entering”
Highly-skilled mariners,
British and French, … the canal to ensure its safe passage
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YouTubeWIRED1.5M views · 2025-07-29
Professor Answers China Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
“them in order to take the helm. Then”
to put down his enemies and imprison … Jang Zamin comes to power after the
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TV ShowOzark
Ozark — S02E02
“You wanna take the helm?”
I was thinking about today. … - Sure.
- Come on.
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MovieTreasure Planet
Treasure Planet
“but you gotta take the helm and chart your own course.”
You got the makings of greatness in ya, … Stick to it, no matter the squalls,
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YouTubeTheEllenShow1.7M views · 2025-11-01
The ‘Apparently' Kid But He Gets Funnier With Every Visit
“let's take the helmets off and I'll show”
fun one, the ball. So, let's get up and … you the other one, too.
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YouTubeJay Shetty Podcast2.1M views
F1 Driver Charles Leclerc Unveils The Real Behind The Scenes of Formula 1 Racing
“always comfortable to take the helmet”
have this conversation because it's not … off and do this and so I appreciate it
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