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Décision et Contrôle - Être en charge

Découvrez des expressions idiomatiques anglaises liées au fait d'être aux commandes, y compris "porter la culotte" et "avoir l'avantage".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
{one's} life [is] in {one's} hands

used to say that someone can decide whether one lives or dies

Ex: Facing the dangerous climbing route alone, the mountaineer was aware her life was in her hands to turn back if conditions deteriorated.
to [throw] {one's} weight around

to use one's power or influence in order to get what one wants, particularly by behaving in an aggressive and dominating manner

Ex: The senior executive was notorious for throwing his weight around in meetings, silencing dissenting voices and imposing his ideas on others.
to [lay] down the law

to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner

Ex: The parents decided it was time to lay down the law and establish clear boundaries for their teenager's behavior.
to [wear] the pants

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: Although Jack is the more easygoing of the two, everyone knows that Emily wears the pants in their relationship.
at the helm of {sth}

in complete control of or with overall responsibility for a particular person or thing

Ex: With his exceptional leadership qualities, he was entrusted to be at the helm of the project, ensuring its smooth execution and achievement of objectives.
on {one's} watch

as long as one has the power and authority or is responsible for something

Ex: The company's decline in profits happened on the CEO's watch, leading to questions about their leadership.
to [call] the (shots|tune)

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

faire la loi

faire la loi

Ex: The project manager calls the shots in terms of deadlines, resource allocation, and project milestones.
upper hand

the position of high power or authority from which one can exert complete control over a situation or others

avantage, supériorité

avantage, supériorité

Ex: The two candidates fiercely battled for the upper hand in the election , engaging in intense debates and campaigning to win the support of voters .Les deux candidats se sont farouchement battus pour avoir **l'avantage** dans l'élection, s'engageant dans des débats intenses et faisant campagne pour gagner le soutien des électeurs.
to [rule] the roost

to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation

faire la loi

faire la loi

Ex: As the head of the household, he ruled the roost with a firm hand, ensuring that his decisions and rules were followed by all family members.
big brother

a powerful person or organization that invades people's privacy by controlling and monitoring their actions

grand frère, grand frère surveillant

grand frère, grand frère surveillant

Ex: As technology advances , the potential for governments to become "big brother" entities , tracking our every move , becomes a growing concern .À mesure que la technologie progresse, le potentiel pour les gouvernements de devenir des entités **grand frère**, traquant chacun de nos mouvements, devient une préoccupation croissante.
(last|final) word
last word
[Phrase]

the ultimate and conclusive statement or decision about a subject

Ex: Despite the heated argument, my friend wanted to have the last word on our disagreement, asserting her perspective as final.
to [get] {one's} hooks into {sb/sth}

to get complete control of or to heavily influence someone or something

Ex: The ambitious employee strategically worked to get her hooks into the upper management, positioning herself for a promotion.
to [hold] the reins

to be in charge of a particular company, organization, etc.

Ex: The conductor skillfully holds the reins of the orchestra, directing the musicians to create a harmonious symphony.
in {one's} hands

used to mean that one has control, responsibility, or authority over something

Ex: The fate of the company now lies in the hands of the new CEO.
captain of {one's} own ship

used to refer to an individual who has authority and control over their own life and decisions

Ex: With a strong sense of independence, she took control of her career and became the captain of her own ship, navigating her way to professional fulfillment.
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