Entscheidung und Kontrolle - Kraft & Verpflichtung

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to [force] {one's} hand [Phrase]

to leave someone no choice but to do something they would not do otherwise

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to [put] the squeeze on {sb} [Phrase]

to make someone do something by putting them under pressure, especially to get money from them

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to [clip] {one's} wings [Phrase]

to reduce or restrain a person's freedom, influence, or authority

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to [have] {sb} over a barrel [Phrase]

to place someone in a situation in which they have no choice but to accept one's offer or request

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to [crack] the whip [Phrase]

to make use of one's power or authority to force someone to work harder or behave better

Ex: The strict parent cracked the whip at home , enforcing a strict curfew and a rigorous study schedule for their children .

to [be] boxed into a corner [Phrase]

to be placed in a problematic situation to which there is no favorable solution

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to [scrape] (the bottom of|) the barrel [Phrase]

to have no option but to make use of people or things of very poor quality

Ex: With the pantry nearly empty , the family had to scrape the barrel for dinner , making a meal out of the few ingredients left in the kitchen .

{one's} hands [are] tied [Satz]

used to say that one's freedom in action is limited by a rule or law

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to [go] through the motions [Phrase]

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

Ex: The employee was disengaged and simply went through the motions at work , lacking enthusiasm or passion for their tasks .

the call of duty [Phrase]

the feeling or belief that one must do or accomplish something

Ex: Despite the late hour , the doctor answered the call of duty and rushed to the hospital to attend to an emergency patient .

to [make] a virtue of necessity [Phrase]

to get an advantage from doing something that is forced upon one

Ex: When faced with a budget cut , the team made a virtue of necessity by finding creative ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency .

{one's} way or the highway [Satz]

used to say that someone has two options, either accept what has been said or leave it be

Ex: The strict professor insisted on students following her guidelines exactly , adopting a " her way or the highway " approach to assignments .

ball and chain [Phrase]

something that limits or takes away one's freedom to do what one wants

Ex: Sarah felt like her controlling partner was a constant ball and chain , restricting her freedom and independence .

marching orders [Nomen]

Marschbefehl

Ex: The coach gathered the team and gave them their marching orders , emphasizing the need for discipline and teamwork in the upcoming game .

Der Trainer versammelte das Team und gab ihnen ihre Marschbefehle, wobei er die Notwendigkeit von Disziplin und Teamarbeit im bevorstehenden Spiel betonte.

no strings attached [Satz]

offered or provided without any hidden agendas, requirements, or consequences

Ex: The organization donated a large sum of money to the charity with no strings attached , giving them the freedom to allocate the funds as needed .

Entscheidung und Kontrolle
Unter Kontrolle	Außer Kontrolle	Die Kontrolle verlieren	Verantwortlich sein
Kraft & Verpflichtung	Obedience	Wahlen und Entscheidungen	Entschlossenheit
Unentschlossenheit	Dependency