He stood tall in the saddle after his big promotion.
tall in the saddle
idiomImposing, impressive; resolute; manly.
Despite the company's financial crisis, the CEO remained tall in the saddle and kept the staff calm.
Even when faced with overwhelming opposition, the veteran politician stood tall in the saddle, refusing to compromise his core principles.
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burr in one's saddle
Synonym of bee in one's bonnet.
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cut down the tall poppy
To belittle or undermine someone who is perceived as superior or more successful and accomplished.
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put the saddle on the right horse
To assign praise or blame where it is properly due.
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ride tall in the saddle
To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.
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saddle tramp
In the Old West, a person who wanders from place to place on horseback.
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stand tall
To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.
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tall order
A big job; a difficult challenge.
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tall story
Synonym of tall tale (“a tale or story which is fantastic and greatly exaggerated; also, an account of questionable veracity; a lie, an untruth”).