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English idioms related to Decision & Control
to [get] {one's} act together

to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

Ex: They have a lot of potential, but they need to get their act together to achieve their goals.
to [pull] {oneself} together

to regain control over one's emotions, particularly after a period of being upset or angry

Ex: They will have pulled themselves together by the end of the project and delivered outstanding results.
to [get] a hold of {oneself}

to force oneself to stop behaving in an uncontrollable manner, particularly in face of a difficult or unexpected situation

Ex: She would have resolved the conflict better if she had managed to get a hold of herself in the heat of the moment.
to [get] {one's} shit together

to start to act more organized in order to achieve better results and become more skillful or efficient

Ex: If you want to succeed, you need to get your shit together and take control of your life.
to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: He has become adept at biting his lips in stressful situations to maintain a professional demeanor.
[get|have] {one's} ducks in a row

to get everything in order for something that is about to happen or one is going to do, particularly in order to avoid mistakes

Ex: They have already gotten all of their ducks in a row for the conference, including arranging travel logistics, preparing presentation materials, and confirming attendees.
to [button|zip] {one's} [lip]

to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter.
in hand
in hand
[عبارة]

(of a situation) completely under one's control

Ex: By tomorrow, he will have the report in hand and ready for submission.
out of {one's} [system]

no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

Ex: She would have felt better if she had let her frustrations out of her system earlier.
to [keep] a lid on {sth}

to control a situation and stop it from getting worse

Ex: In the aftermath of the disaster, response teams will have successfully kept a lid on looting and lawlessness until relief arrives.
to [clean] up {one's} act

to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

Ex: She would clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job.
a straight face

one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

وجه مستقيم, وجه بلا تعابير

وجه مستقيم, وجه بلا تعابير

Ex: She would manage a straight face if it were anything else , not that anecdote .كانت ستحافظ على **وجهٍ صارمٍ** لو كان الأمر أي شيء آخر، وليس تلك القصة.
to [pour] oil on troubled waters

to calm a tense situation with gentle or diplomatic action

Ex: A kind word can sometimes pour oil on troubled waters more effectively than a long explanation.
to [take] {sth} in stride

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

Ex: By this time next month, he will have taken the setbacks in his stride and moved forward with renewed determination.
to [keep]  {sth} in proportion

to sensibly react to something and not treat it as if it is more serious, severe, or important than it actually is

Ex: The architect ensured that the windows and doors in the building design kept in proportion with the overall aesthetics.
to [keep] a level head

to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

Ex: If you want to succeed in high-pressure situations, you must keep a level head and approach challenges with a clear mind.
to [collect] {one's} thoughts

to get one's thoughts or feelings under control, particularly after experiencing something shocking or disturbing

Ex: She would have resolved the issue faster if she had collected her thoughts before taking action.
mind over matter
mind over matter
[عبارة]

the willpower to overcome one's problems or control one's physical condition

Ex: Over the years, he has developed a strong belief in mind over matter, using mental techniques to overcome challenges and achieve success.
to [get] a grip on {oneself}

to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

Ex: If he takes some deep breaths, Brad should be able to get a grip on himself and drive himself safely home.
to [keep] {one's} [head]

to stay calm and think clearly, especially in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: The chess player maintained a calm demeanor throughout the intense match, keeping a cool head and ultimately emerging victorious.
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