| Word | asleep at the wheel |
|---|---|
| Description | not attentive or alert inactive – informal The image here is of falling asleep while driving a car. A North American variant is asleep at the switch which refers to the points lever or switch on a railway. 2003 - Guardian - Rowling has not been asleep at the wheel in the three years since the last Potter novel and I am pleased to report that she has not confused sheer length with inspiration. not attentive or alert inactive – informal The image here is of falling asleep while driving a car. A North American variant is asleep at the switch which refers to the points lever or switch on a railway. 2003 - Guardian - Rowling has not been asleep at the wheel in the three years since the last Potter novel and I am pleased to report that she has not confused sheer length with inspiration. not attentive or alert inactive – informal The image here |
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