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The person steering the boat while everyone else has opinions about it.
means The crew member who controls a ship's wheel or tiller, holding the vessel on its course.
from From Old English helma, the tiller or rudder handle, plus man — literally the one who works the helm, back when boats outnumbered roads.
Not the captainSteers the ship, but obeys the captain's orders.
Political metaphorLeaders are called helmsmen to imply steady guidance.
Chairman MaoDubbed the Great Helmsman in Chinese propaganda.