| 词汇 | be in the catbird seat |
| 释义 | Idiom be in the catbird seatbe (sitting) in the catbird seat American, old-fashioned to be in a position of power and importance.He'll be sitting in the catbird seat when the boss retires. be (sitting) in the catbird seatTo be in a powerful position. The phrase likely refers to the catbird's preference for high tree branches (which keep predators at bay). As the CEO's assistant, you are definitely sitting in the catbird seat. I know you were hoping to be elected president over Joe, but, as vice president, you're in the catbird seat if he resigns. be in the ˈcatbird seat(American English) have an advantage over other people or be in control of a situation: After his recent success, the president is sitting in the catbird seat.With prices falling dramatically, buyers seem to be in the catbird seat. |
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