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決定とコントロール - Obedience

英語の「toe the line」や「come to heel」のようなイディオムが英語での服従とどのように関連しているかを発見してください。

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
to [dance] to {one's} tune

to do things as desired or required by someone else

Ex: Despite their initial objections, the team reluctantly danced to the client's tune and made the requested modifications to the project.
to [have] {sb} by the balls

to have power and influence over someone

Ex: The vindictive ex-spouse had the other party by the balls, threatening to reveal damaging secrets if they didn't comply with their demands.
like sheep

in a way that closely imitates what the others are doing in an unquestioning manner

Ex: The cult leader manipulated his followers, who unquestioningly followed his every command like sheep, relinquishing their own judgment and autonomy.
{one's} (wish|word) [is] {one's} command

used to demonstrate one's complete obedience

Ex: He values his customers, and their word is his command; he strives to meet their needs promptly.
to [have] {sb} (in the palm|eating out) of {one's} hand

to have someone under one's complete domination or control

Ex: The cunning politician had his constituents in the palm of his hand, using his charisma and promises to gain their unwavering support.
under {one's} thumb

completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.
to [wrap|twist|wind] {sb} around {one's} (little|) finger

to manage to convince someone to do whatever one asks of them out of love or respect that they have for one

Ex: The talented influencer had her followers twisted around her finger, easily influencing their opinions and actions through her online presence.
at  {one's} beck and call

at someone's complete service

Ex: The high-profile politician had a team of advisors at his beck and call, providing him with information and support whenever he needed it.
to [come] to heel

to accept to obey someone

Ex: The strict teacher expected her students to come to heel and maintain order in the classroom.
to [say|give] the word {~noun}

to order someone to do something for one

Ex: The dedicated assistant is at her executive's beck and call, always ready to fulfill their wishes the moment they give the word.
to [bring] {sb} to heel

to use force to make someone do as one says

Ex: The government implemented strict regulations to bring polluting industries to heel and protect the environment.
[have] {sb} by the short hairs

to have complete control over another individual

Ex: The strict coach had the underperforming athlete by the short and curlies, threatening to kick them off the team if they didn't improve.
to [toe] the line

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

Ex: The family gathering had its fair share of disagreements, but everyone agreed to toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony.
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