Decisione e Controllo - Forza e Obbligo

Tuffati negli idiomi inglesi riguardanti la forza e l'obbligo, come "essere messo all'angolo" e "il richiamo del dovere".

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

lasciare qualcuno senza scelta

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

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

fare pressione su qualcuno

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 [Frase]

limitare la libertà di qualcuno

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 [Frase]

avere qualcuno con l'acqua intorno al collo

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 [Frase]

schioccare la frusta

Ex: The strict parent cracked the whip at home , enforcing a strict curfew and a rigorous study schedule for their children .

to [be] boxed into a corner [Frase]

essere messi alle strette

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 [Frase]

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

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 [Frase]

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

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to [go] through the motions [Frase]

fare qualcosa senza un reale interesse

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

the call of duty [Frase]

il dovere

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

to [make] a virtue of necessity [Frase]

ottenere un vantaggio dal fare qualcosa

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 [Frase]

la mia strada o l'autostrada

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 [Frase]

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 [sostantivo]

ordini di marcia

Ex: As the battle commenced , the general issued the soldiers their marching orders , directing them to advance and secure the strategic hill .

Mentre la battaglia iniziava, il generale diede ai soldati i loro ordini di marcia, dirigendoli per avanzare e assicurare la collina strategica.

no strings attached [Frase]

senza impegno

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

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