![{one's} life [is] in {one's} hands](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44316/thumb/180?type=jpeg "{one's} life [is] in {one's} hands")
{one's} life [is] in {one's} hands
[Sentença]
used to say that someone can decide whether one lives or dies
Ex:
Decisão e Controle - Estar no comando
Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês que se relacionam com estar no comando, incluindo "usar as calças" e "mão superior".
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![to [throw] {one's} weight around](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44318/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [throw] {one's} weight around")
to [throw] {one's} weight around
[frase]
to use one's power or influence in order to get what one wants, particularly by behaving in an aggressive and dominating manner
Ex:
The
senior
executive
was
notorious
for
throwing
his
weight
around
in
meetings
,
silencing
dissenting
voices
and
imposing
his
ideas
on
others
.
![to [lay] down the law](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43971/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [lay] down the law")
to [lay] down the law
[frase]
to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner
Ex:
The
parents
decided
it
was
time
to
lay down
the
law
and
establish
clear
boundaries
for
their
teenager
's
behavior
.
![to [wear] the pants](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40215/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [wear] the pants")
to [wear] the pants
[frase]
to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family
Ex:
Despite
being
in
a
traditional
society
,
she
clearly
wears
the
pants
in
her
marriage
,
making
all
the
major
decisions
.
at the helm of {sth}
[frase]
in complete control of or with overall responsibility for a particular person or thing
Ex:
With
his
exceptional
leadership
qualities
,
he
was
entrusted
to
be
at
the
helm
of
the
project
,
ensuring
its
smooth
execution
and
achievement
of
objectives
.
on {one's} watch
[frase]
as long as one has the power and authority or is responsible for something
Ex:
![to [call] the (shots|tune)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44350/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [call] the (shots|tune)")
to [call] the (shots|tune)
[frase]
to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done
Ex:
The
project
manager
calls
the
shots
in terms of
deadlines
,
resource
allocation
,
and
project
milestones
.
upper hand
[substantivo]
vantagem
Ex:
The
company
lost
the
upper hand
in
the
negotiation
when
their
rival
made
a
more
enticing
offer
,
forcing
them
to
reconsider
their
strategy
.
A empresa perdeu a vantagem na negociação quando seu rival fez uma oferta mais atraente, forçando-os a reconsiderar sua estratégia.
![to [rule] the roost](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40702/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [rule] the roost")
to [rule] the roost
[frase]
to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation
Ex:
As
the
head
of
the
household
,
he
ruled
the
roost
with
a
firm
hand
,
ensuring
that
his
decisions
and
rules
were
followed
by
all
family members
.
big brother
[substantivo]
grande irmão
Ex:
As
technology
advances
,
the
potential
for
governments
to
become
"
big brother
"
entities
,
tracking
our
every
move
,
becomes
a
growing
concern
.
À medida que a tecnologia avança, o potencial para os governos se tornarem entidades grande irmão, rastreando cada movimento nosso, torna-se uma preocupação crescente.
(last|final) word
[frase]
the ultimate and conclusive statement or decision about a subject
Ex:
Despite
the
heated
argument
,
my
friend
wanted
to
have
the
last
word
on
our
disagreement
,
asserting
her
perspective
as
final
.
![to [get] {one's} hooks into {sb/sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44356/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get] {one's} hooks into {sb/sth}")
to get complete control of or to heavily influence someone or something
Ex:
The
ambitious
employee
strategically
worked
to
get
her
hooks
into
the
upper
management
,
positioning
herself
for
a
promotion
.
![to [hold] the reins](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/68653/thumb/management/180?type=jpeg "to [hold] the reins")
to [hold] the reins
[frase]
to be in charge of a particular company, organization, etc.
Ex:
The
conductor
skillfully
holds
the
reins
of
the
orchestra
,
directing
the
musicians
to
create
a
harmonious
symphony
.
in {one's} hands
[frase]
used to mean that one has control, responsibility, or authority over something
Ex:
captain of {one's} own ship
[frase]
used to refer to an individual who has authority and control over their own life and decisions
Ex:
With
a
strong
sense
of
independence
,
she
took
control
of
her
career
and
became
the
captain
of
her
own
ship
,
navigating
her
way
to
professional
fulfillment
.