Beslissing en Controle - Kracht & Verplichting

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over kracht en verplichting, zoals "in het nauw gedreven worden" en "de roep van plicht".

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

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

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

to make someone do something by putting them under pressure, especially to get money from them

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to [clip] {one's} wings [Zinsdeel]

to reduce or restrain a person's freedom, influence, or authority

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to [have] {sb} over a barrel [Zinsdeel]

to place someone in a situation in which they have no choice but to accept one's offer or request

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to [crack] the whip [Zinsdeel]

to make use of one's power or authority to force someone to work harder or behave better

Ex: The drill sergeant cracked the whip during boot camp , instilling discipline and obedience in the recruits through rigorous training and strict regulations .

to [be] boxed into a corner [Zinsdeel]

to be placed in a problematic situation to which there is no favorable solution

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to [scrape] (the bottom of|) the barrel [Zinsdeel]

to have no option but to make use of people or things of very poor quality

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{one's} hands [are] tied [Zin]

used to say that one's freedom in action is limited by a rule or law

Ex: The manager wanted to give the employee a raise, but the company's financial constraints meant that her hands were tied.

to [go] through the motions [Zinsdeel]

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

Ex: Despite feeling exhausted , the athlete pushed through the race , going through the motions without their usual vigor .

the call of duty [Zinsdeel]

the feeling or belief that one must do or accomplish something

Ex: The soldier felt the call of duty and willingly deployed to a foreign land to serve their country .

to [make] a virtue of necessity [Zinsdeel]

to get an advantage from doing something that is forced upon one

Ex: The artist , lacking expensive materials , made a virtue of necessity and created stunning artwork using recycled materials , showcasing their resourcefulness and environmental consciousness .

{one's} way or the highway [Zin]

used to say that someone has two options, either accept what has been said or leave it be

Ex: The controlling partner in the relationship always dictated the plans , using the mentality of " my way or the highway " when it came to decision-making .

ball and chain [Zinsdeel]

something that limits or takes away one's freedom to do what one wants

Ex: The heavy student loan debt became a financial ball and chain , hindering Mark 's ability to pursue other life goals .

marching orders [zelfstandig naamwoord]

marsorders

Ex: After the disappointing sales results , the CEO gave the marketing team their marching orders to come up with a new and innovative campaign .

Na de teleurstellende verkoopresultaten gaf de CEO het marketingteam hun marsorders om met een nieuwe en innovatieve campagne te komen.

no strings attached [Zin]

offered or provided without any hidden agendas, requirements, or consequences

Ex: The couple agreed to have a casual , no strings attached relationship , enjoying each other 's company without any expectations of a long-term commitment .

Beslissing en Controle
Onder controle	Buiten controle	De controle verliezen	De leiding hebben
Kracht & Verplichting	Obedience	Keuzes en beslissingen	Besluitvaardigheid
Besluiteloosheid	Dependency