Decisión y Control - Bajo control

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "mente sobre materia" y "mantener la calma" se relacionan con estar bajo control en inglés.

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Empezar a aprender

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

empezar a comportarse como es debido

Ex: They struggled initially , but eventually got their act together and delivered a successful project .

to [pull] {oneself} together [Frase]

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

Ex: They will need to pull themselves together to overcome the challenges that lie ahead .

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

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

Ex: Despite the chaos , she eventually got a hold of herself and made rational decisions .

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

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

Ex: He is determined to get his shit together and make positive changes in his life .

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

morderse la lengua

Ex: Despite her strong disagreement , she bit her tongue to keep the peace during the negotiation .

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

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: She had gotten her ducks in a row before the meeting , ensuring all the necessary documents were ready .

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

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

Ex: She buttoned her lip when asked about the surprise party .

in hand [Frase]

(of a situation) completely under one's control

Ex: She had the presentation in hand and delivered it flawlessly .

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

no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

Ex: He went on a wild adventure to get his wanderlust out of his system .

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

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 [Frase]

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

Ex: I 've really cleaned up my act since meeting my girlfriend and getting serious about our relationship .

a straight face [Sustantivo]

una cara seria

Ex: She 'll struggle holding a straight face when I retell that ridiculous story .

Ella luchará por mantener una cara seria cuando vuelva a contar esa historia ridícula.

to [pour] oil on troubled waters [Frase]

calmar los ánimos

Ex: Diplomats often pour oil on troubled waters to prevent escalation .

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

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

Ex:

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

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

Ex: The company has successfully kept its production costs in proportion with demand .

to [keep] a level head [Frase]

to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

Ex: They will keep a level head during the upcoming negotiations , staying composed and advocating for their interests .

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

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

Ex: If you collect your thoughts before responding , you can express yourself more effectively .

mind over matter [Frase]

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

Ex: They will use mind over matter during their expedition , relying on mental resilience to endure harsh conditions .

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

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

Ex: Having dealt with anxiety attacks before , Kevin has learned strategies to help him get a grip on himself when he starts feeling one coming on .

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

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

Ex: They have already kept their heads during multiple crises , demonstrating their ability to handle pressure .

Decisión y Control
Bajo control	Fuera de control	Perder el control	Estar a cargo
Fuerza & Obligación	Obedience	Opciones y decisiones	Decisión
Indecisión	Dependency