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Beslissing en Controle - De controle verliezen

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen die te maken hebben met controle verliezen, zoals "uit de hand lopen" en "losgaan".

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out of hand
[Zinsdeel]

impossible or very hard to control

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries out of hand when insults were exchanged and diplomatic talks broke down .
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to say that one will do something even though they might not really intending to

Ex: He has a good mind to speak up at the meeting and challenge the proposed changes.
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feeling strong emotions, like fear or anxiety, in a way that makes it difficult for one to stand

Ex: The powerful performance by the talented musician left the audience weak in the knees, moved by the music.
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to go to town
[Zinsdeel]

to engage in an activity or pursuit with great enthusiasm, energy, or extravagance, often to an excessive or intense degree

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to refrain from or stop looking at a person or thing

Ex: The children couldkeep their eyes off the enticing array of toys in the store window .
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to lose one's temper and behave irrationally

Ex: The customer's unreasonable demands had the customer service representative feeling tempted to throw their toys out of the cot, but they remained composed and handled the situation professionally.
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to entrust someone with one's life

Ex: The child held tightly to the instructor's hand, putting his life in her hands as they crossed the busy street.
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to respond or react to something in a forceful manner

Ex: The employee faced criticism during the meeting came out swinging, presenting a well-prepared argument to defend their ideas and contributions .
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to be unable to control one's behavior due to a strong emotion such as anger, excitement, etc.

Ex: During the debate , got carried away with his argument and spoke for far longer than he had intended .
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off the rails
[Zinsdeel]

used to say that someone is behaving in a way that is wild, irrational, or unconventional

Ex: After getting fired, John was off the rails, lashing out at his former boss and coworkers.
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to panic or respond with extreme fear or urgency in a situation, often without thinking logically or rationally

Ex: When the car suddenly swerved , the hit the panic button, gripping the steering wheel tightly and slamming on the brakes .
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