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Decisione e Controllo - Sotto Controllo

Scopri come i modi di dire inglesi come "mente sulla materia" e "mantenere la calma" si relazionano all'essere sotto controllo in inglese.

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to [get] {one's} act together

to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

iniziare a comportarti correttamente

iniziare a comportarti correttamente

Ex: They have a lot of potential, but they need to get their act together to achieve their goals.
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to [pull] {oneself} together

to regain control over one's emotions, particularly after a period of being upset or angry

riprendere il controllo

riprendere il controllo

Ex: They will have pulled themselves together by the end of the project and delivered outstanding results.
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to [get] a hold of {oneself}

to force oneself to stop behaving in an uncontrollable manner, particularly in face of a difficult or unexpected situation

soffocare

soffocare

Ex: She would have resolved the conflict better if she had managed to get a hold of herself in the heat of the moment.
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to [get] {one's} shit together

to start to act more organized in order to achieve better results and become more skillful or efficient

iniziare ad agire in modo più organizzato

iniziare ad agire in modo più organizzato

Ex: If you want to succeed, you need to get your shit together and take control of your life.
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to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

morditi la lingua

morditi la lingua

Ex: He has become adept at biting his lips in stressful situations to maintain a professional demeanor.
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[get|have] {one's} ducks in a row

to get everything in order for something that is about to happen or one is going to do, particularly in order to avoid mistakes

mettere tutto in ordine

mettere tutto in ordine

Ex: They have already gotten all of their ducks in a row for the conference, including arranging travel logistics, preparing presentation materials, and confirming attendees.
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to [button|zip] {one's} [lip]

to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

non parlare di qualcosa

non parlare di qualcosa

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter.
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in hand
in hand
[Frase]

(of a situation) completely under one's control

sotto controllo

sotto controllo

Ex: By tomorrow, he will have the report in hand and ready for submission.
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out of {one's} [system]

no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

non desiderare più qualcosa

non desiderare più qualcosa

Ex: She would have felt better if she had let her frustrations out of her system earlier.
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to [keep] a lid on {sth}

to control a situation and stop it from getting worse

controllare il livello di qualcosa

controllare il livello di qualcosa

Ex: In the aftermath of the disaster, response teams will have successfully kept a lid on looting and lawlessness until relief arrives.
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to [clean] up {one's} act

to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

migliorare il tuo comportamento

migliorare il tuo comportamento

Ex: She would clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job.
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a straight face
a straight face
[sostantivo]

one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

fare impassibile

fare impassibile

Ex: She would manage a straight face if it were anything else , not that anecdote .Lei manterrebbe **una faccia seria** se fosse qualsiasi altra cosa, non quell'aneddoto.
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to [pour] oil on troubled waters

to calm a tense situation with gentle or diplomatic action

versare l'olio su acque agitate

versare l'olio su acque agitate

Ex: A kind word can sometimes pour oil on troubled waters more effectively than a long explanation.
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to [take] {sth} in stride

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

affrontare in modo calmo

affrontare in modo calmo

Ex: By this time next month, he will have taken the setbacks in his stride and moved forward with renewed determination.
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to [keep]  {sth} in proportion

to sensibly react to something and not treat it as if it is more serious, severe, or important than it actually is

Ex: The architect ensured that the windows and doors in the building design kept in proportion with the overall aesthetics.
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to [keep] a level head

to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

Ex: If you want to succeed in high-pressure situations, you must keep a level head and approach challenges with a clear mind.
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to [collect] {one's} thoughts

to get one's thoughts or feelings under control, particularly after experiencing something shocking or disturbing

Ex: She would have resolved the issue faster if she had collected her thoughts before taking action.
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mind over matter

the willpower to overcome one's problems or control one's physical condition

Ex: Over the years, he has developed a strong belief in mind over matter, using mental techniques to overcome challenges and achieve success.
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to [get] a grip on {oneself}

to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

Ex: If he takes some deep breaths, Brad should be able to get a grip on himself and drive himself safely home.
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to [keep] {one's} [head]

to stay calm and think clearly, especially in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: The chess player maintained a calm demeanor throughout the intense match, keeping a cool head and ultimately emerging victorious.
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