Decisione e Controllo - Indipendenza

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English idioms related to Decision & Control

(as) free as a bird

[Frase]

allowed complete freedom to do whatever one desires

libero come un fringuello, libero come il vento

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.

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blank check

[sostantivo]

completely free to act as one wishes

assegno in bianco

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 .I genitori hanno affidato al loro adolescente un **assegno in bianco** per la loro educazione universitaria, permettendo loro di scegliere liberamente l'università e il corso di studi.

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free hand

[sostantivo]

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

carta bianca

Ex: The teacher provided students with a free hand to explore their interests and choose their own research topics .L'insegnante ha dato agli studenti **libertà totale** di esplorare i loro interessi e scegliere i propri argomenti di ricerca.

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free rein

[sostantivo]

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

carta bianca

Ex: The parents decided to give their teenager free rein in selecting their college , allowing them to make their own decisions about their future .I genitori hanno deciso di dare **libertà** al loro adolescente nella scelta del college, permettendogli di prendere le proprie decisioni sul suo futuro.

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to be one's own master

[Frase]

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

possedere te stesso

Ex: She embraced the opportunity to be her own mistress by starting her own business, forging her own path in the entrepreneurial world.

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to let somebody or something loose

[Frase]

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

laciarsi andare

Ex: The team of researchers were let loose in the lab, allowing them to conduct experiments and pursue innovative discoveries.

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to loosen one's grip

[Frase]

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

smetti di controllare qualcuno

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.

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to hold the key to something

[Frase]

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

essere la chiave, mano la chiave

Ex: The scientist's groundbreaking discovery holds the key to finding a cure for the disease.

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to paddle one's own canoe

[Frase]

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

controlla ciò che vuoi fare

Ex: After finishing college, she had to paddle her own canoe and make her way in the world without depending on her parents.

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to cut the (umbilical) cord

[Frase]

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

iniziare a comportarsi in modo indipendente

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.

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to hold one's own

[Frase]

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

difendersi

Ex: The new employee quickly adapted to the fast-paced work environment and held her own alongside her experienced colleagues.

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to have a mind of one's own

[Frase]

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

[avere] una mente di {uno} proprio

Ex: The CEO encouraged her employees to have a mind of their own and contribute their unique perspectives to the company's growth.

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master of one's own fate

[Frase]

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

padrone del tuo destino

Ex: The artist rejected the traditional path and chose to forge her own artistic journey, determined to be the master of her own fate.

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off one's own bat

[Frase]

without receiving any help or support from others

di testa tua

Ex: He decided to travel the world off his own bat, exploring different cultures and destinations based on his own interests and preferences.

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to have the run of something

[Frase]

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

avere la corsa

Ex: While she's away, I've got the run of her house.

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to leave somebody to one's own devices

[Frase]

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

lasciarli soli

Ex: The entrepreneur preferred to work in solitude, leaving her colleagues to their own devices while she focused on her projects.

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to hang one's hat on something

[Frase]

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

dipendere o fare affidamento su qualcosa

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

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above the law

[Frase]

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.

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to ride on one's coattails

[Frase]

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

sulle code del cappotto di qualcuno

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.

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tied to one's apron strings

[Frase]

(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.

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by the sweat of one's brow

[Frase]

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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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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