Entscheidung und Kontrolle - Unter Kontrolle

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to [get] {one's} act together [Phrase]

to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

Ex: She always procrastinates , but it 's time for her to get her act together and start meeting deadlines .

to [pull] {oneself} together [Phrase]

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

Ex: He pulls himself together and focuses on the task at hand despite the distractions .

to [get] a hold of {oneself} [Phrase]

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

Ex: They often remind themselves to get a hold of themselves when they feel overwhelmed .

to [get] {one's} shit together [Phrase]

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

Ex: After a period of struggle , they got their shit together and turned their life around .

to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue [Phrase]

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

Ex: I bite my tongue when my parents give me unsolicited advice to maintain harmony in the family .

[get|have] {one's} ducks in a row [Satz]

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: He always gets his ducks in a row before presenting his ideas to the team .

to [button|zip] {one's} [lip] [Phrase]

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

Ex: We always button our lips during important meetings .

in hand [Phrase]

(of a situation) completely under one's control

Ex: They have the situation in hand and are implementing the necessary measures .

out of {one's} [system] [Phrase]

no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

Ex: They are talking it out to get their grievances out of their systems .

to [keep] a lid on {sth} [Phrase]

to control a situation and stop it from getting worse

Ex:

to [clean] up {one's} act [Phrase]

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

Ex: My boss said I had to clean up my act after being late one too many times .

a straight face [Nomen]

eine ernste Miene

Ex: I could n't keep a straight face when remembering how she fell in the mud .

Ich konnte ein ernstes Gesicht nicht bewahren, als ich mich daran erinnerte, wie sie in den Schlamm fiel.

to [pour] oil on troubled waters [Phrase]

to calm a tense situation with gentle or diplomatic action

Ex: His speech poured oil on troubled waters after the scandal broke .

to [take] {sth} in stride [Phrase]

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

Ex:

to [keep] {sth} in proportion [Phrase]

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

Ex: He struggled with keeping his expenses in proportion when he was in college .

to [keep] a level head [Phrase]

to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

Ex: He always keeps a level head in emergencies , efficiently assessing the situation and taking appropriate actions .

to [collect] {one's} thoughts [Phrase]

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

Ex: Despite the pressure , she collected her thoughts and delivered a well-thought-out presentation .

mind over matter [Phrase]

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

Ex: He believes in the principle of mind over matter , pushing his body to new limits during intense workouts .

to [get] a grip on {oneself} [Phrase]

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

Ex: When Sarah found out she did n't get the promotion , she had to get a grip on herself to keep from crying at her desk .

to [keep] {one's} [head] [Phrase]

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

Ex: He always keeps his head in challenging situations , maintaining a calm and focused demeanor .

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