Decisione e Controllo - Essere Responsible

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi che riguardano l'essere al comando, inclusi "indossare i pantaloni" e "avere il sopravvento".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control

one's life is in one's hands

[Frase]

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

qualcuno può decidere se uno vive o muore

Ex: Facing the dangerous climbing route alone, the mountaineer was aware her life was in her hands to turn back if conditions deteriorated.

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to throw one's weight around

[Frase]

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

Cercare di comandare le persone, dare ordini

Ex: The senior executive was notorious for throwing his weight around in meetings, silencing dissenting voices and imposing his ideas on others.

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to lay down the law

[Frase]

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

dettare

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

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to wear the pants

[Frase]

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

regolare

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

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at the helm of something

[Frase]

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

responsabile dell'organizzazione

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.

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on one's watch

[Frase]

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

non sotto il qualcuno controllo

Ex: The company's decline in profits happened on the CEO's watch, leading to questions about their leadership.

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to call the shots

[Frase]

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

a decidere

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

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upper hand

[sostantivo]

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

controllo completo su una situazione

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 .

I due candidati hanno combattuto ferocemente per il sopravvento nelle elezioni, impegnandosi in intensi dibattiti e campagne per vincere il sostegno degli elettori.

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to rule the roost

[Frase]

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

farla da padrone

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.

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big brother

[sostantivo]

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

leader totalitario

Ex: As technology advances , the potential for governments to become "big brother" entities , tracking our every move , becomes a growing concern .

Con l'avanzare della tecnologia, il potenziale per i governi di diventare entità grande fratello, tracciando ogni nostro movimento, diventa una preoccupazione crescente.

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last word

[Frase]

the ultimate and conclusive statement or decision about a subject

Ultime parole nella controversia

Ex: Despite the heated argument, my friend wanted to have the last word on our disagreement, asserting her perspective as final.

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to get one's hooks into somebody or something

[Frase]

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

controllare qualcuno molto fortemente

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

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to hold the reins

[Frase]

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.

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in one's hands

[Frase]

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.

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captain of one's own ship

[Frase]

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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Decisione e Controllo
Sotto Controllo	Fuori Controllo	Non Controllo	Essere Responsible
Forza e Obbligo	Obbedienza	Scelte e Decisioni	Risolutezza
Indecisione	Indipendenza

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