Decisión y Control - Fuera de control

Explora modismos en inglés que se relacionan con estar fuera de control con ejemplos como "fuera de control" y "desmoronarse".

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in a fit of pique [Frase]

(of an action) done due to one's pride being hurt or not being treated well

Ex: They argue with each other in a fit of pique , often saying hurtful things they do n't mean .

to [spin|spiral] out of control [Frase]

(of a situation) to keep getting worse in an uncontrollable manner

Ex: Their relationship spirals out of control as trust diminishes and conflicts intensify .

wild and woolly [Frase]

(of behavior) not in accordance with law and order and free from control

Ex: Their behavior during the meeting was wild and woolly , with constant interruptions and disregard for the agenda .

on the spur of the moment [Frase]

without any prior planning or thought

Ex: He bought the vintage car on the spur of the moment , unable to resist its charm .

in the heat of the moment [Frase]

at a time when anger or excitement completely overwhelm one, preventing any rational thought to come to mind

Ex: We made some rash decisions in the heat of the moment , but we 've learned from our mistakes .

to [be] beside {oneself} [Frase]

to find it extremely difficult to control oneself, due to feeling really angry, excited, etc.

Ex: They were beside themselves with astonishment at the unexpected turn of events .

in the lap of the (gods|god) [Frase]

used to say that a situation is beyond human control and is left to fate or chance to determine

Ex: The team gave their best effort , but the victory was ultimately in the lap of the gods .

to [let] {one's} heart rule {one's} head [Frase]

to make a decision to do something solely based on one's emotions

Ex: Letting your heart rule your head can be a double-edged sword , as it may bring joy but also lead to unexpected challenges .

to [get|have] the (best|better) of {sb/sth} [Frase]

to be unable to conceal one's strong feeling or urge

Ex: The overwhelming joy she felt upon receiving the news got the best of her , and tears of happiness streamed down her face .

the tail wagging the dog [Oración]

used to refer to a situation in which a person or thing that is important or powerful is being led or controlled by a significantly less powerful or important person or thing

Ex:

(stark|) raving (mad|bonkers) [Frase]

(of a person) completely insane

Ex: The crowd at the concert was raving mad , cheering , dancing , and singing at the top of their lungs .

to [go] to pieces [Frase]

to be unable to control oneself due to being under emotional or mental pressure

Ex: My mother went to pieces after his death .

off the rails [Frase]

used to say that something is out of control or unpredictable

Ex:

to [jump] the (tracks|rails) [Frase]

to unexpectedly switch from the planned path

Ex: The peaceful protest jumped the tracks when a small group started engaging in disruptive behavior .

to [cut] loose [Frase]

to allow oneself to behave freely and have fun

Ex: After finishing the project , the group decided to cut loose and have a fun-filled weekend getaway .

quirk of fate [Frase]

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

Ex: It was a quirk of fate that brought them together at that exact moment , and they knew it was meant to be .

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