Beslissing en Controle - Dependency

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

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(as|) free as a bird [Zinsdeel]

allowed complete freedom to do whatever one desires

Ex: Standing on top of the mountain , arms outstretched , he embraced the exhilarating feeling of being as free as a bird .

blank check [zelfstandig naamwoord]

blanko cheque

Ex: The politician 's supporters argued that voting for him was like giving a blank check , as they believed in his ability to make sound decisions .

De aanhangers van de politicus beweerden dat voor hem stemmen hetzelfde was als het geven van een blanco cheque, omdat ze geloofden in zijn vermogen om verstandige beslissingen te nemen.

free hand [zelfstandig naamwoord]

vrije hand

Ex: The negotiator was granted a free hand to make decisions on behalf of their organization during the peace talks .

De onderhandelaar kreeg vrije hand om namens hun organisatie beslissingen te nemen tijdens de vredesbesprekingen.

free rein [zelfstandig naamwoord]

vrije hand

Ex: The artist was given free rein to create a mural on the building , allowing their imagination to come to life without any limitations .

De kunstenaar kreeg vrije hand om een muurschildering op het gebouw te maken, waardoor hun verbeelding zonder beperkingen tot leven kon komen.

to [be] {one's} own (master|mistress) [Zinsdeel]

‌to do what one pleases, free of control and interference of others

Ex: She realized that to truly be her own master , she needed to break free from societal expectations and follow her own dreams .

to [let] {sb/sth} loose [Zinsdeel]

to allow someone to be completely free to do whatever they want

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to [loosen] {one's} (grip|hold) [Zinsdeel]

to fail to control a person or thing as strictly as one did before

Ex: The company 's CEO recognized the importance of loosening their grip on the organization , empowering employees to contribute their ideas and drive innovation .

to [hold] the key to {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to be the determining factor of something, particularly by making its occurrence or success possible

Ex: The CEO 's strategic vision holds the key to the company 's future success .

to [paddle] {one's} own canoe [Zinsdeel]

to manage one's own affairs and take responsibility for one's own actions and decisions

Ex: In order to achieve her dreams , she knew she had to paddle her own canoe and not depend on others to make things happen .

to [cut] the (umbilical|) cord [Zinsdeel]

to start behaving independently instead of relying on others for help or support

Ex: He made the bold decision to cut the cord and disconnect from traditional television , opting for a more customized streaming experience .

to [hold] {one's} own [Zinsdeel]

to be able to successfully defend oneself against harsh criticism or in difficult situations

Ex: He entered the debate fully prepared and confidently held his own against the more experienced speakers .

to [have] a mind of {one's} own [Zinsdeel]

to be capable of making one's own decisions without being influenced by others

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master of {one's} own (fate|destiny) [Zinsdeel]

someone who has complete control over their decisions, particularly those concerning the future

Ex: He refused to let circumstances dictate his future and took proactive steps to become the master of his own fate .

off {one's} own bat [Zinsdeel]

without receiving any help or support from others

Ex: Instead of waiting for instructions , the employee took the initiative off her own bat and implemented a new efficiency strategy .

to [have] the run of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to have the freedom to go anywhere one wants in a particular place

Ex: After being cramped in an apartment for years , our dog loves having the run of the big back yard at our new house .

to [leave] {sb} to {one's} own devices [Zinsdeel]

to let a person do as they wish without trying to help or control them

Ex: With a busy schedule , the manager trusted her team to handle the daily operations and left them to their own devices .

to hang {one's} hat on {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to rely on a particular thing in order to help and support one

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above the law [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The celebrity 's behavior at the airport demonstrated a sense of entitlement , as they acted as if they were above the law by bypassing security procedures .

to [ride] on {one's} coattails [Zinsdeel]

to benefit from another's success or achievements, often without contributing much themselves

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tied to {one's} apron strings [Zinsdeel]

(of a grown adult) excessively dependent on or controlled by someone else, usually a parent or a partne

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by the sweat of {one's} [brow] [Zinsdeel]

through one's hard work

Ex: She earned her college degree by the sweat of her brow , studying diligently and sacrificing leisure time to achieve academic success .

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