Decisão e Controle - Sob controle

Descubra como os idiomas em inglês como "mente sobre matéria" e "manter a cabeça fria" se relacionam com estar sob controle em inglês.

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to [get] {one's} act together [frase]

to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

Ex: They struggled initially , but eventually got their act together and delivered a successful project .

to [pull] {oneself} together [frase]

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

Ex: They will have pulled themselves together by the end of the project and delivered outstanding results .

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

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

Ex: They often remind themselves to get a hold of themselves when they feel overwhelmed .

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

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

Ex: If you want to succeed , you need to get your shit together and take control of your life .

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

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

Ex: She often has to bite her tongue during meetings to avoid getting into arguments .

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

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: He always gets his ducks in a row before presenting his ideas to the team .

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

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

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter .

in hand [frase]

(of a situation) completely under one's control

Ex: By tomorrow , he will have the report in hand and ready for submission .

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

no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

Ex: He went on a wild adventure to get his wanderlust out of his system .

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

to control a situation and stop it from getting worse

Ex: The fire department is working hard to keep a lid on the out-of-control bushfire before it spreads further .

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

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

Ex: She warns that if he does n't clean up his act soon , there will be serious consequences .

a straight face [substantivo]

uma cara séria

Ex: She would manage a straight face if it were anything else , not that anecdote .

Ela manteria uma expressão séria se fosse qualquer outra coisa, não aquela anedota.

to [pour] oil on troubled waters [frase]

to calm a tense situation with gentle or diplomatic action

Ex: A kind word can sometimes pour oil on troubled waters more effectively than a long explanation .

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

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

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

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

Ex:

to [keep] a level head [frase]

to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

Ex: If you want to succeed in high-pressure situations , you must keep a level head and approach challenges with a clear mind .

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

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

Ex: She would have resolved the issue faster if she had collected her thoughts before taking action .

mind over matter [frase]

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

Ex: Over the years , he has developed a strong belief in mind over matter , using mental techniques to overcome challenges and achieve success .

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

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

Ex: Once the panic of failing her exam subsides , Jenny will get a grip on herself and make a plan to study harder for the retake .

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

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

Ex: They have already kept their heads during multiple crises , demonstrating their ability to handle pressure .

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