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Decisione e Controllo - Forza e Obbligo

Immergiti negli idiomi inglesi riguardanti la forza e l'obbligo, come "be boxed in a corner" e "the call of duty".

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

lasciare qualcuno senza scelta

lasciare qualcuno senza scelta

Ex: The lack of available options forced the homeowner's hand, making them accept a lower offer for their property.
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to make someone do something by putting them under pressure, especially to get money from them

fare pressione su qualcuno

fare pressione su qualcuno

Ex: The mob boss put the squeeze on the small business owner, demanding monthly protection payments to ensure their safety.
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to reduce or restrain a person's freedom, influence, or authority

limitare la libertà di qualcuno

limitare la libertà di qualcuno

Ex: The controlling partner clipped her wings by isolating her from friends and family, ensuring her dependence and limiting her options.
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to place someone in a situation in which they have no choice but to accept one's offer or request

avere qualcuno con l'acqua intorno al collo

avere qualcuno con l'acqua intorno al collo

Ex: The evidence of wrongdoing had the corrupt politician over a barrel, leaving them vulnerable to exposure and potential legal consequences.
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to make use of one's power or authority to force someone to work harder or behave better

schioccare la frusta

schioccare la frusta

Ex: The drill sergeant cracked the whip during boot camp, instilling discipline and obedience in the recruits through rigorous training and strict regulations.
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to be placed in a problematic situation to which there is no favorable solution

essere messi alle strette

essere messi alle strette

Ex: The employee's constant mistakes and lack of improvement left the manager boxed into a corner, considering termination as the only viable option.
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to have no option but to make use of people or things of very poor quality

non avere altra scelta che usare persone o cose di pessima qualità

non avere altra scelta che usare persone o cose di pessima qualità

Ex: The coach had to scrape the the bottom of barrel for substitutes after multiple injuries, putting inexperienced players on the field for the crucial game.
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used to say that one's freedom in action is limited by a rule or law

essere solito dire che la propria libertà d'azione è limitata da una regola o da una legge

essere solito dire che la propria libertà d'azione è limitata da una regola o da una legge

Ex: The project manager wanted to allocate more resources to a struggling team, but budget constraints and upper management decisions meant his hands were tied in providing additional support.
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to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

fare qualcosa senza un reale interesse

fare qualcosa senza un reale interesse

Ex: The student had lost interest in the subject and went through the motions of studying , without absorbing the material .
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the feeling or belief that one must do or accomplish something

il dovere, il senso del dovere

il dovere, il senso del dovere

Ex: The community volunteer felt the call of duty and dedicated their time to help those in need during times of crisis.
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to get an advantage from doing something that is forced upon one

ottenere un vantaggio dal fare qualcosa

ottenere un vantaggio dal fare qualcosa

Ex: Instead of dwelling on the setbacks, the entrepreneur made a virtue of necessity and used their failed business venture as a valuable learning experience to launch a successful new project.
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used to say that someone has two options, either accept what has been said or leave it be

la mia strada o l'autostrada

la mia strada o l'autostrada

Ex: The coach 's authoritarian coaching style employed a their way or the highway" mentality , leaving players with no choice but to conform or leave the team .
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something that limits or takes away one's freedom to do what one wants

Ex: For Tom, his smartphone addiction had become a digital ball and chain, constantly distracting him and impeding his productivity.
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marching orders
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a set of instructions from a person in authority concerning what one must do or how to do it

ordini di marcia, istruzioni dettagliate

ordini di marcia, istruzioni dettagliate

Ex: As the battle commenced , the general issued the soldiers marching orders, directing them to advance and secure the strategic hill .
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offered or provided without any hidden agendas, requirements, or consequences

senza impegno

senza impegno

Ex: The scholarship covered all expenses for the recipient's education, including tuition, books, and housing, without any strings attached.
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