Decizie și Control - Obedience

Descoperiți cum expresiile idiomatice englezești precum "toe the line" și "come to heel" se referă la obediență în engleză.

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to [dance] to {one's} tune [frază]

to do things as desired or required by someone else

Ex: Despite his reservations, John danced to his boss's tune and implemented the changes as instructed.

to [have] {sb} by the balls [frază]

to have power and influence over someone

Ex: The ruthless businessman knew he had his competitor by the balls after uncovering damaging information.

like sheep [frază]

in a way that closely imitates what the others are doing in an unquestioning manner

Ex: The protesters marched in unison , following their leaders like sheep , without questioning the cause they were advocating for .

{one's} (wish|word) [is] {one's} command [Propoziție]

used to demonstrate one's complete obedience

Ex: In the presence of the genie, your wish is your command; he'll grant whatever you desire.

to [have] {sb} (in the palm|eating out) of {one's} hand [frază]

to have someone under one's complete domination or control

Ex: The charismatic cult leader had his followers in the palm of his hand, obediently carrying out his every command.

under {one's} thumb [frază]

completely under one's direct control

Ex: Although the job paid well, I couldn't stand the way I was under the boss's thumb.

to [wrap|twist|wind] {sb} around {one's} (little|) finger [frază]

to manage to convince someone to do whatever one asks of them out of love or respect that they have for one

Ex: With her charming personality and persuasive skills , she could twist anyone around her finger , getting them to do whatever she desired .

at {one's} beck and call [frază]

at someone's complete service

Ex: The dedicated secretary was always at her boss's beck and call, promptly attending to every task and request.

to [come] to heel [frază]

to accept to obey someone

Ex: The strict coach expected the players to come to heel and follow his instructions without question .

to [say|give] the word {~noun} [frază]

to order someone to do something for one

Ex: Sarah is always there for her best friend, ready to lend a helping hand whenever she says the word.

to [bring] {sb} to heel [frază]

to use force to make someone do as one says

Ex: The strict teacher had to bring the unruly students to heel by implementing stricter discipline measures.

[have] {sb} by the short hairs [frază]

to have complete control over another individual

Ex: The detective had the suspect by the short hairs, possessing undeniable evidence of their guilt.

to [toe] the line [frază]

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

Ex: The rebellious employee was warned to toe the line and follow company policies or face potential consequences .

Decizie și Control
Sub control	In afara controlului	Pierderea controlului	A fi la conducere
Forță & Obligație	Obedience	Alegeri și decizii	Hotărâre
Indecizie	Dependency