Decisão e Controle - Força & Obrigação

Mergulhe nos idiomas ingleses sobre força e obrigação, como "ser encurralado" e "o chamado do dever".

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to [force] {one's} hand [frase]

to leave someone no choice but to do something they would not do otherwise

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to [put] the squeeze on {sb} [frase]

to make someone do something by putting them under pressure, especially to get money from them

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to [clip] {one's} wings [frase]

to reduce or restrain a person's freedom, influence, or authority

Ex: The controlling partner clipped her wings by isolating her from friends and family , ensuring her dependence and limiting her options .

to [have] {sb} over a barrel [frase]

to place someone in a situation in which they have no choice but to accept one's offer or request

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to [crack] the whip [frase]

to make use of one's power or authority to force someone to work harder or behave better

Ex: The new manager cracked the whip in the office , implementing strict rules and tight deadlines to improve productivity and efficiency .

to [be] boxed into a corner [frase]

to be placed in a problematic situation to which there is no favorable solution

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to [scrape] (the bottom of|) the barrel [frase]

to have no option but to make use of people or things of very poor quality

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{one's} hands [are] tied [Sentença]

used to say that one's freedom in action is limited by a rule or law

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to [go] through the motions [frase]

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

Ex: The student had lost interest in the subject and merely went through the motions of studying , without absorbing the material .

the call of duty [frase]

the feeling or belief that one must do or accomplish something

Ex: The community volunteer felt the call of duty and dedicated their time to help those in need during times of crisis .

to [make] a virtue of necessity [frase]

to get an advantage from doing something that is forced upon one

Ex: Instead of dwelling on the setbacks , the entrepreneur made a virtue of necessity and used their failed business venture as a valuable learning experience to launch a successful new project .

{one's} way or the highway [Sentença]

used to say that someone has two options, either accept what has been said or leave it be

Ex: The coach 's authoritarian coaching style employed a " their way or the highway " mentality , leaving players with no choice but to conform or leave the team .

ball and chain [frase]

something that limits or takes away one's freedom to do what one wants

Ex: For Tom , his smartphone addiction had become a digital ball and chain , constantly distracting him and impeding his productivity .

marching orders [substantivo]

ordens de marcha

Ex: As the battle commenced , the general issued the soldiers their marching orders , directing them to advance and secure the strategic hill .

À medida que a batalha começava, o general emitiu aos soldados as suas ordens de marcha, dirigindo-os para avançar e assegurar a colina estratégica.

no strings attached [Sentença]

offered or provided without any hidden agendas, requirements, or consequences

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Decisão e Controle
Sob controle	Fora de controle	Perder o controle	Estar no comando
Força & Obrigação	Obedience	Escolhas e decisões	Decisão
Indecisão	Dependency