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 [get] {one's} act together [Zinsdeel]

to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

Ex: She always procrastinates , but it 's time for her to get her act together and start meeting deadlines .

to [pull] {oneself} together [Zinsdeel]

to regain control over one's emotions, particularly after a period of being upset or angry

Ex: After the initial shock , they pulled themselves together and started planning for the future .

to [get] a hold of {oneself} [Zinsdeel]

to force oneself to stop behaving in an uncontrollable manner, particularly in face of a difficult or unexpected situation

Ex: She needs to get a hold of herself and approach the situation with a clear mind .

to [get] {one's} shit together [Zinsdeel]

to start to act more organized in order to achieve better results and become more skillful or efficient

Ex: He is determined to get his shit together and make positive changes in his life .

to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue [Zinsdeel]

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

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[get|have] {one's} ducks in a row [Zin]

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: She gets her ducks in a row by creating a detailed checklist before starting any project .

to [button|zip] {one's} [lip] [Zinsdeel]

to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

Ex: They zip their lips to protect the privacy of their clients .

in hand [Zinsdeel]

(of a situation) completely under one's control

Ex: After months of preparation , they had the event in hand and it went smoothly .

out of {one's} [system] [Zinsdeel]

no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

Ex: They are talking it out to get their grievances out of their systems .

to [keep] a lid on {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to control a situation and stop it from getting worse

Ex: In the aftermath of the disaster , response teams will have successfully kept a lid on looting and lawlessness until relief arrives .

to [clean] up {one's} act [Zinsdeel]

to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

Ex: They tell him he needs to clean up his act at work if he wants to keep his job .

a straight face [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een serieus gezicht

Ex: I 'm forcing a straight face while she recounts the silly mishap .

to [pour] oil on troubled waters [Zinsdeel]

to calm a tense situation with gentle or diplomatic action

Ex: The manager poured oil on troubled waters by acknowledging the team 's concerns .

to [take] {sth} in stride [Zinsdeel]

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

Ex:

to [keep] {sth} in proportion [Zinsdeel]

to sensibly react to something and not treat it as if it is more serious, severe, or important than it actually is

Ex: She's excellent at keeping her work and personal life in proportion.

to [keep] a level head [Zinsdeel]

to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

Ex: Despite the chaos , she kept a level head throughout the crisis , guiding her team with clarity and composure .

to [collect] {one's} thoughts [Zinsdeel]

to get one's thoughts or feelings under control, particularly after experiencing something shocking or disturbing

Ex: He collected his thoughts after the argument , reflecting on his words and seeking a resolution .

mind over matter [Zinsdeel]

the willpower to overcome one's problems or control one's physical condition

Ex: He had used mind over matter to overcome his fear of heights , conquering the challenge with sheer determination .

to [get] a grip on {oneself} [Zinsdeel]

to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

Ex: After getting fired , John needs to take a walk to get a grip on himself before talking to his wife .

to [keep] {one's} [head] [Zinsdeel]

to stay calm and think clearly, especially in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: He always keeps his head in challenging situations , maintaining a calm and focused demeanor .

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