Decisão e Controle - Dependency

Mergulhe nos idiomas ingleses sobre dependência, como "ter liberdade" e "acima da lei".

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(as|) free as a bird [frase]

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 being as free as a bird .

blank check [substantivo]

cheque em branco

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 .

Os pais confiaram ao seu adolescente um cheque em branco para sua educação universitária, permitindo-lhes escolher a universidade e o curso de estudo livremente.

free hand [substantivo]

mão livre

Ex: The teacher provided students with a free hand to explore their interests and choose their own research topics .

O professor deu aos alunos liberdade total para explorar seus interesses e escolher seus próprios tópicos de pesquisa.

free rein [substantivo]

liberdade total

Ex: The parents decided to give their teenager free rein in selecting their college , allowing them to make their own decisions about their future .

Os pais decidiram dar carta branca ao seu adolescente na seleção da sua faculdade, permitindo-lhe tomar suas próprias decisões sobre o seu futuro.

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

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

Ex: She embraced the opportunity to be her own mistress by starting her own business , forging her own path in the entrepreneurial world .

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

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

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

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

Ex: The coach understood the value of loosening his grip on the game strategy , enabling players to adapt to changing situations and make decisions on the field .

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

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

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

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

Ex: After finishing college , she had to paddle her own canoe and make her way in the world without depending on her parents .

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

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

Ex: She realized that cutting the cord would not only save money but also give her the flexibility to watch her favorite shows whenever and wherever she wanted .

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

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

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

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

Ex: The CEO encouraged her employees to have a mind of their own and contribute their unique perspectives to the company 's growth .

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

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 .

off {one's} own bat [frase]

without receiving any help or support from others

Ex: He decided to travel the world off his own bat , exploring different cultures and destinations based on his own interests and preferences .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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above the law [frase]

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 .

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

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

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

(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 be tied to their apron strings .

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

through one's hard work

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

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