Décision et Contrôle - Force & Obligation

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais concernant la force et l'obligation, comme "être acculé" et "l'appel du devoir".

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to [force] {one's} hand [Phrase]

to leave someone no choice but to do something they would not do otherwise

Ex: The leaking of confidential information forced the company's hand, compelling them to address the issue publicly.

to [put] the squeeze on {sb} [Phrase]

to make someone do something by putting them under pressure, especially to get money from them

Ex: The loan shark put the squeeze on him , threatening violence if he did n't repay the borrowed money immediately .

to [clip] {one's} wings [Phrase]

to reduce or restrain a person's freedom, influence, or authority

Ex: The strict curfew and constant surveillance effectively clipped the teenagers' wings, limiting their freedom to explore and socialize.

to [have] {sb} over a barrel [Phrase]

tenir

Ex: The unscrupulous landlord had the tenants over a barrel, raising the rent exorbitantly with no alternative affordable housing options available.

to [crack] the whip [Phrase]

to make use of one's power or authority to force someone to work harder or behave better

Ex: The new manager cracked the whip in the office , implementing strict rules and tight deadlines to improve productivity and efficiency .

to [be] boxed into a corner [Phrase]

to be placed in a problematic situation to which there is no favorable solution

Ex: The company's financial troubles left them boxed into a corner, with limited options but to downsize and restructure.

to [scrape] (the bottom of|) the barrel [Phrase]

to have no option but to make use of people or things of very poor quality

Ex: The company was desperate to hire new employees and had to scrape the barrel , resorting to candidates with minimal qualifications and experience .

{one's} hands [are] tied [phrase]

used to say that one's freedom in action is limited by a rule or law

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to [go] through the motions [Phrase]

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

Ex: After the breakup , she continued to attend social events but just went through the motions , feeling empty inside .

the call of duty [Phrase]

the feeling or belief that one must do or accomplish something

Ex: When disaster struck , the firefighters responded to the call of duty , risking their lives to save others .

to [make] a virtue of necessity [Phrase]

to get an advantage from doing something that is forced upon one

Ex: After their flight was canceled , the couple decided to make a virtue of necessity and turned their unexpected staycation into a memorable adventure exploring their own city .

{one's} way or the highway [phrase]

comme ça ou rien

Ex: The manager 's leadership style was " my way or the highway , " leaving little room for collaboration or input from the team .

ball and chain [Phrase]

something that limits or takes away one's freedom to do what one wants

Ex: He often referred to his demanding job as the ball and chain that prevented him from pursuing his true passions .

marching orders [nom]

ordres de marche

Ex: The coach gathered the team and gave them their marching orders , emphasizing the need for discipline and teamwork in the upcoming game .

L'entraîneur a rassemblé l'équipe et leur a donné leurs ordres de marche, en soulignant la nécessité de discipline et de travail d'équipe pour le prochain match.

no strings attached [phrase]

offered or provided without any hidden agendas, requirements, or consequences

Ex: The company offered a free trial of their software with no strings attached , allowing users to test it without any obligations or commitments .

Décision et Contrôle
Sous contrôle	Hors de contrôle	Perdre le contrôle	Être en charge
Force & Obligation	Obedience	Choix et décisions	Détermination
Indécision	Dependency