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Décision et Contrôle - Étant en charge

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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

[phrase]
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

[Phrase]
to lay down the law

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

[Phrase]
to wear the pants

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

[Phrase]
at the helm of something

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

[Phrase]
on one's watch

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

[Phrase]
to call the shots

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

[Phrase]
upper hand

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

avantage

avantage

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[nom]
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

[Phrase]
big brother

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

frère aîné

frère aîné

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[nom]
last word

the ultimate and conclusive statement or decision about a subject

[Phrase]
to get one's hooks into somebody or something

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

[Phrase]
to hold the reins

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

[Phrase]
in one's hands

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

[Phrase]
captain of one's own ship

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

[Phrase]
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