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Beslissing en Controle - Dependency

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over afhankelijkheid, zoals "vrije hand hebben" en "boven de wet staan".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control

allowed complete freedom to do whatever one desires

Ex: After finishing her exams , she took a deep breath and felt the weight lift off her shoulders , experiencing a sense of as free as a bird.
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blank check
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

completely free to act as one wishes

blanko cheque, vrije hand

blanko cheque, vrije hand

Ex: The parents entrusted their teenager with a blank check for their college education , allowing them to choose the university and course of study freely .De ouders vertrouwden hun tiener een **blanko cheque** toe voor hun universitaire opleiding, waardoor ze vrij konden kiezen welke universiteit en studierichting ze wilden.
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free hand
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state in which one is completely free to do what one desires without any worries or disturbances

vrije hand

vrije hand

Ex: The teacher provided students with a free hand to explore their interests and choose their own research topics .De leraar gaf de leerlingen **vrije hand** om hun interesses te verkennen en hun eigen onderzoeksonderwerpen te kiezen.
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free rein
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

vrije hand,  carte blanche

vrije hand, carte blanche

Ex: The parents decided to give their teenager free rein in selecting their college , allowing them to make their own decisions about their future .De ouders besloten hun tiener **vrije hand** te geven in het selecteren van hun college, waardoor ze hun eigen beslissingen over hun toekomst kunnen nemen.
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‌to do what one pleases, free of control and interference of others

Ex: She embraced the opportunity be her own mistress by starting her own business , forging her own path in the entrepreneurial world .
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to allow someone to be completely free to do whatever they want

Ex: The team of researchers were let loose in the lab, allowing them to conduct experiments and pursue innovative discoveries.
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to fail to control a person or thing as strictly as one did before

Ex: The coach understood the value loosening his grip on the game strategy , enabling players to adapt to changing situations and make decisions on the field .
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to be the determining factor of something, particularly by making its occurrence or success possible

Ex: The scientist's groundbreaking discovery holds the key to finding a cure for the disease.
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to manage one's own affairs and take responsibility for one's own actions and decisions

Ex: After finishing college , she paddle her own canoe and make her way in the world without depending on her parents .
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to start behaving independently instead of relying on others for help or support

Ex: She realized cutting the cord would not only save money but also give her the flexibility to watch her favorite shows whenever and wherever she wanted .
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to be able to successfully defend oneself against harsh criticism or in difficult situations

Ex: The new employee quickly adapted to the fast-paced work environment and held her own alongside her experienced colleagues.
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to be capable of making one's own decisions without being influenced by others

Ex: The CEO encouraged her employees have a mind of their own and contribute their unique perspectives to the company 's growth .
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someone who has complete control over their decisions, particularly those concerning the future

Ex: The artist rejected the traditional path and chose to forge her own artistic journey, determined to be the master of her own fate.
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without receiving any help or support from others

Ex: He decided to travel the off his own bat, exploring different cultures and destinations based on his own interests and preferences .
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to have the freedom to go anywhere one wants in a particular place

Ex: While she's away, I've got the run of her house.
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to let a person do as they wish without trying to help or control them

Ex: The entrepreneur preferred to work in solitude, leaving her colleagues to their own devices while she focused on her projects.
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to rely on a particular thing in order to help and support one

Ex: The politician hangs his hat on his commitment to public service, emphasizing his dedication to serving the community.
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above the law
[Zinsdeel]

not bound by the legal rules and consequences that others must follow

Ex: The corporate executive's flagrant disregard for environmental regulations showcased a belief of being above the law, prioritizing profits over legal obligations.
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to benefit from another's success or achievements, often without contributing much themselves

Ex: Instead of building her own brand, she attempted to ride on the coattails of a viral trend, hoping to gain attention and followers through association.
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(of a grown adult) excessively dependent on or controlled by someone else, usually a parent or a partne

Ex: The politician 's actions revealed that he was more interested in pleasing his influential donors than governing independently , appearing to tied to their apron strings.
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through one's hard work

Ex: The athlete by the sweat of his brow, pushing himself to the limit in rigorous workouts to excel in his sport .
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