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Beslissing en Controle - Obedience

Ontdek hoe Engelse idiomen als 'toe the line' en 'come to hiel' zich verhouden tot gehoorzaamheid in het Engels.

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English idioms related to Decision & Control

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.
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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.
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like sheep
[Zinsdeel]

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.
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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.
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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.
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completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.
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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.
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at someone's complete service

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

to accept to obey someone

Ex: The strict teacher expected her students come to heel and maintain order in the classroom .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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to toe the line
[Zinsdeel]

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 toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony .
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