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Meaning of 'In the catbird seat'

What does the saying 'In the catbird seat' mean?

Idiom: In the catbird seat

Meaning:

If someone is in the catbird seat, they are in an advantageous or superior position.

Country: American English American English | Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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