Etymology:
- Wikipedia states "Wheelhouses are the small enclosed parts of a bridge which historically held the ship's steering wheel." So "in someone's wheelhouse" refers to something being within one's areas of competency, like command of a ship is within a ship captain's abilities.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010
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في غرفة القيادة لشخص ما
in jemandes Steuerhaus
en ies rado
na casa do leme de alguém
в чьей-то рубке
在某人的驾驶室里
在某人的駕駛室裡
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