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Rozhodování a Kontrola - Dependency

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů o závislosti, jako "mít volnou ruku" a "být nad zákonem".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
(as|) free as a bird
(as) free as a bird
[fráze]

allowed complete freedom to do whatever one desires

Ex: After finishing her exams, she took a deep breath and felt the weight lift off her shoulders, experiencing a sense of being as free as a bird.
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blank check
blank check
[Podstatné jméno]

completely free to act as one wishes

blanko šek, volná ruka

blanko šek, volná ruka

Ex: The parents entrusted their teenager with a blank check for their college education , allowing them to choose the university and course of study freely .

Rodiče svěřili svému dospívajícímu prázdný šek na jejich vysokoškolské vzdělání, což jim umožnilo svobodně si vybrat univerzitu a obor studia.

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free hand
free hand
[Podstatné jméno]

the state in which one is completely free to do what one desires without any worries or disturbances

volná ruka

volná ruka

Ex: The teacher provided students with a free hand to explore their interests and choose their own research topics .

Učitel dal studentům volnou ruku, aby prozkoumali své zájmy a vybrali si vlastní výzkumná témata.

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free rein
free rein
[Podstatné jméno]

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

volná ruka, volnost

volná ruka, volnost

Ex: The parents decided to give their teenager free rein in selecting their college , allowing them to make their own decisions about their future .

Rodiče se rozhodli dát svému dospívajícímu volnou ruku při výběru vysoké školy, což jim umožňuje rozhodovat se o své budoucnosti.

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to [be] {one's} own (master|mistress)
to be one's own master
[fráze]

‌to do what one pleases, free of control and interference of others

Ex: She embraced the opportunity to be her own mistress by starting her own business, forging her own path in the entrepreneurial world.
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to [let] {sb/sth} loose
to let somebody or something loose
[fráze]

to allow someone to be completely free to do whatever they want

Ex: The team of researchers were let loose in the lab, allowing them to conduct experiments and pursue innovative discoveries.
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to [loosen] {one's} (grip|hold)
to loosen one's grip
[fráze]

to fail to control a person or thing as strictly as one did before

Ex: The coach understood the value of loosening his grip on the game strategy, enabling players to adapt to changing situations and make decisions on the field.
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to [hold] the key to {sth}
to hold the key to something
[fráze]

to be the determining factor of something, particularly by making its occurrence or success possible

Ex: The scientist's groundbreaking discovery holds the key to finding a cure for the disease.
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to [paddle] {one's} own canoe
to paddle one's own canoe
[fráze]

to manage one's own affairs and take responsibility for one's own actions and decisions

Ex: After finishing college, she had to paddle her own canoe and make her way in the world without depending on her parents.
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to [cut] the (umbilical|) cord
to cut the (umbilical) cord
[fráze]

to start behaving independently instead of relying on others for help or support

Ex: She realized that cutting the cord would not only save money but also give her the flexibility to watch her favorite shows whenever and wherever she wanted.
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to [hold] {one's} own
to hold one's own
[fráze]

to be able to successfully defend oneself against harsh criticism or in difficult situations

Ex: The new employee quickly adapted to the fast-paced work environment and held her own alongside her experienced colleagues.
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to [have] a mind of {one's} own
to have a mind of one's own
[fráze]

to be capable of making one's own decisions without being influenced by others

Ex: The CEO encouraged her employees to have a mind of their own and contribute their unique perspectives to the company's growth.
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master of {one's} own (fate|destiny)
master of one's own fate
[fráze]

someone who has complete control over their decisions, particularly those concerning the future

Ex: The artist rejected the traditional path and chose to forge her own artistic journey, determined to be the master of her own fate.
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off {one's} own bat
off one's own bat
[fráze]

without receiving any help or support from others

Ex: He decided to travel the world off his own bat, exploring different cultures and destinations based on his own interests and preferences.
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to [have] the run of {sth}
to have the run of something
[fráze]

to have the freedom to go anywhere one wants in a particular place

Ex: While she's away, I've got the run of her house.
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to [leave] {sb} to {one's} own devices
to leave somebody to one's own devices
[fráze]

to let a person do as they wish without trying to help or control them

Ex: The entrepreneur preferred to work in solitude, leaving her colleagues to their own devices while she focused on her projects.
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to hang {one's} hat on {sth}
to hang one's hat on something
[fráze]

to rely on a particular thing in order to help and support one

Ex: The politician hangs his hat on his commitment to public service, emphasizing his dedication to serving the community.
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above the law
above the law
[fráze]

not bound by the legal rules and consequences that others must follow

Ex: The corporate executive's flagrant disregard for environmental regulations showcased a belief of being above the law, prioritizing profits over legal obligations.
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to [ride] on {one's} coattails
to ride on one's coattails
[fráze]

to benefit from another's success or achievements, often without contributing much themselves

Ex: Instead of building her own brand, she attempted to ride on the coattails of a viral trend, hoping to gain attention and followers through association.
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tied to {one's} apron strings
tied to one's apron strings
[fráze]

(of a grown adult) excessively dependent on or controlled by someone else, usually a parent or a partne

Ex: The politician's actions revealed that he was more interested in pleasing his influential donors than governing independently, appearing to be tied to their apron strings.
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by the sweat of {one's} [brow]
by the sweat of one's brow
[fráze]

through one's hard work

Ex: The athlete trained by the sweat of his brow, pushing himself to the limit in rigorous workouts to excel in his sport.
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