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Décision et Contrôle - Dependency

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais concernant la dépendance, comme "avoir les coudées franches" et "au-dessus des lois".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
(as|) free as a bird

allowed complete freedom to do whatever one desires

Ex: After finishing her exams, she took a deep breath and felt the weight lift off her shoulders, experiencing a sense of being as free as a bird.
blank check

completely free to act as one wishes

carte blanche, chèque en blanc

carte blanche, chèque en blanc

Ex: The parents entrusted their teenager with a blank check for their college education , allowing them to choose the university and course of study freely .Les parents ont confié à leur adolescent un **chèque en blanc** pour ses études universitaires, lui permettant de choisir librement l'université et le cursus.
free hand

the state in which one is completely free to do what one desires without any worries or disturbances

carte blanche

carte blanche

Ex: The teacher provided students with a free hand to explore their interests and choose their own research topics .L'enseignant a donné aux étudiants **carte blanche** pour explorer leurs centres d'intérêt et choisir leurs propres sujets de recherche.
free rein

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

libre cours,  carte blanche

libre cours, carte blanche

Ex: The parents decided to give their teenager free rein in selecting their college , allowing them to make their own decisions about their future .Les parents ont décidé de donner **libre cours** à leur adolescent dans le choix de son université, lui permettant de prendre ses propres décisions concernant son avenir.
to [be] {one's} own (master|mistress)

‌to do what one pleases, free of control and interference of others

être son propre maître

être son propre maître

Ex: She embraced the opportunity to be her own mistress by starting her own business, forging her own path in the entrepreneurial world.
to [let] {sb/sth} loose

to allow someone to be completely free to do whatever they want

Ex: The team of researchers were let loose in the lab, allowing them to conduct experiments and pursue innovative discoveries.
to [loosen] {one's} (grip|hold)

to fail to control a person or thing as strictly as one did before

Ex: The coach understood the value of loosening his grip on the game strategy, enabling players to adapt to changing situations and make decisions on the field.
to [hold] the key to {sth}

to be the determining factor of something, particularly by making its occurrence or success possible

Ex: The scientist's groundbreaking discovery holds the key to finding a cure for the disease.
to [paddle] {one's} own canoe

to manage one's own affairs and take responsibility for one's own actions and decisions

Ex: After finishing college, she had to paddle her own canoe and make her way in the world without depending on her parents.
to [cut] the (umbilical|) cord

to start behaving independently instead of relying on others for help or support

Ex: She realized that cutting the cord would not only save money but also give her the flexibility to watch her favorite shows whenever and wherever she wanted.
to [hold] {one's} own

to be able to successfully defend oneself against harsh criticism or in difficult situations

Ex: The new employee quickly adapted to the fast-paced work environment and held her own alongside her experienced colleagues.
to [have] a mind of {one's} own

to be capable of making one's own decisions without being influenced by others

n'en faire qu'à sa tête

n'en faire qu'à sa tête

Ex: The CEO encouraged her employees to have a mind of their own and contribute their unique perspectives to the company's growth.
master of {one's} own (fate|destiny)

someone who has complete control over their decisions, particularly those concerning the future

Ex: The artist rejected the traditional path and chose to forge her own artistic journey, determined to be the master of her own fate.
off {one's} own bat

without receiving any help or support from others

Ex: He decided to travel the world off his own bat, exploring different cultures and destinations based on his own interests and preferences.
to [have] the run of {sth}

to have the freedom to go anywhere one wants in a particular place

Ex: While she's away, I've got the run of her house.
to [leave] {sb} to {one's} own devices

to let a person do as they wish without trying to help or control them

Ex: The entrepreneur preferred to work in solitude, leaving her colleagues to their own devices while she focused on her projects.
to hang {one's} hat on {sth}

to rely on a particular thing in order to help and support one

Ex: The politician hangs his hat on his commitment to public service, emphasizing his dedication to serving the community.
above the law

not bound by the legal rules and consequences that others must follow

Ex: The corporate executive's flagrant disregard for environmental regulations showcased a belief of being above the law, prioritizing profits over legal obligations.
to [ride] on {one's} coattails

to benefit from another's success or achievements, often without contributing much themselves

profiter de la position de [qqn]

profiter de la position de [qqn]

Ex: Instead of building her own brand, she attempted to ride on the coattails of a viral trend, hoping to gain attention and followers through association.
tied to {one's} apron strings

(of a grown adult) excessively dependent on or controlled by someone else, usually a parent or a partne

Ex: The politician's actions revealed that he was more interested in pleasing his influential donors than governing independently, appearing to be tied to their apron strings.
by the sweat of {one's} [brow]

through one's hard work

Ex: The athlete trained by the sweat of his brow, pushing himself to the limit in rigorous workouts to excel in his sport.
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