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Beslissing en Controle - Onder controle

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "geest over materie" en "een koel hoofd bewaren" verband houden met onder controle zijn in het Engels.

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to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

Ex: They have a lot of potential , but they need get their act together to achieve their goals .
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to regain control over one's emotions, particularly after a period of being upset or angry

Ex: They will pulled themselves together by the end of the project and delivered outstanding results .
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to force oneself to stop behaving in an uncontrollable manner, particularly in face of a difficult or unexpected situation

Ex: She would have resolved the conflict better if she had managed get a hold of herself in the heat of the moment .
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to start to act more organized in order to achieve better results and become more skillful or efficient

Ex: If you want to succeed , you need get your shit together and take control of your life .
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to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: He has become adept at biting his lips in stressful situations to maintain a professional demeanor.
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to get everything in order for something that is about to happen or one is going to do, particularly in order to avoid mistakes

Ex: They have already gotten all of their ducks in a row for the conference, including arranging travel logistics, preparing presentation materials, and confirming attendees.
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to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter.
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in hand
[Zinsdeel]

(of a situation) completely under one's control

Ex: By tomorrow , he will have the in hand and ready for submission .
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no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

Ex: She would have felt better if she had let her out of her system earlier .
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to control a situation and stop it from getting worse

Ex: In the aftermath of the disaster , response teams will have kept a lid on looting and lawlessness until relief arrives .
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to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

Ex: She clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job .
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a straight face
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

een serieus gezicht, een onbewogen gezicht

een serieus gezicht, een onbewogen gezicht

Ex: She would manage a straight face if it were anything else , not that anecdote .Ze zou **een rechte gezicht** houden als het om iets anders ging, niet die anekdote.
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to say things in order to settle a dispute or disagreement

Ex: His ideas caused real dissension within the party at first , but poured oil on troubled waters in last night 's speech .
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to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

Ex: By this time next month, he will have taken the setbacks in his stride and moved forward with renewed determination.
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to sensibly react to something and not treat it as if it is more serious, severe, or important than it actually is

Ex: The architect ensured that the windows and doors in the building design kept in proportion with the overall aesthetics.
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to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

Ex: If you want to succeed in high-pressure situations , you keep a level head and approach challenges with a clear mind .
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to get one's thoughts or feelings under control, particularly after experiencing something shocking or disturbing

Ex: She would have resolved the issue faster if she collected her thoughts before taking action .
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the willpower to overcome one's problems or control one's physical condition

Ex: Over the years , he has developed a strong belief mind over matter, using mental techniques to overcome challenges and achieve success .
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to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

Ex: If he takes some deep breaths , Brad should be able get a grip on himself and drive himself safely home .
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to stay calm and think clearly, especially in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: The chess player maintained a calm demeanor throughout the intense match, keeping a cool head and ultimately emerging victorious.
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