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English idioms related to Decision & Control
{one's} life [is] in {one's} hands
one's life is in one's hands
[Предложение]

used to say that someone can decide whether one lives or dies

чья-то жизнь во власти кого-то другого

чья-то жизнь во власти кого-то другого

Ex: Facing the dangerous climbing route alone, the mountaineer was aware her life was in her hands to turn back if conditions deteriorated.
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to [throw] {one's} weight around

to use one's power or influence in order to get what one wants, particularly by behaving in an aggressive and dominating manner

Пытаться командовать людьми,  отдавать приказы

Пытаться командовать людьми, отдавать приказы

Ex: The senior executive was notorious for throwing his weight around in meetings, silencing dissenting voices and imposing his ideas on others.
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to [lay] down the law

to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner

Давать указания или приказы,  часто сурово

Давать указания или приказы, часто сурово

Ex: The parents decided it was time to lay down the law and establish clear boundaries for their teenager's behavior.
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to [wear] the pants
to wear the pants
[фраза]

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

контролировать отношения

контролировать отношения

Ex: Although Jack is the more easygoing of the two, everyone knows that Emily wears the pants in their relationship.
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at the helm of {sth}

in complete control of or with overall responsibility for a particular person or thing

ответственный за организацию

ответственный за организацию

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.
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on {one's} watch
on one's watch
[фраза]

as long as one has the power and authority or is responsible for something

под чьим-то присмотром

под чьим-то присмотром

Ex: The company's decline in profits happened on the CEO's watch, leading to questions about their leadership.
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to [call] the (shots|tune)
to call the shots
[фраза]

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

принимайте решения

принимайте решения

Ex: The project manager calls the shots in terms of deadlines, resource allocation, and project milestones.
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upper hand
upper hand
[существительное]

the position of high power or authority from which one can exert complete control over a situation or others

обладание властью в конкретной ситуации

обладание властью в конкретной ситуации

Ex: The two candidates fiercely battled for the upper hand in the election , engaging in intense debates and campaigning to win the support of voters .Два кандидата яростно боролись за **преимущество** на выборах, участвуя в жарких дебатах и кампаниях, чтобы завоевать поддержку избирателей.
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to [rule] the roost
to rule the roost
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to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation

быть главным

быть главным

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.
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big brother
big brother
[существительное]

a powerful person or organization that invades people's privacy by controlling and monitoring their actions

тоталитарный лидер

тоталитарный лидер

Ex: As technology advances , the potential for governments to become "big brother" entities , tracking our every move , becomes a growing concern .По мере развития технологий потенциал правительств стать **большим братом**, отслеживающим каждое наше движение, становится все более серьезной проблемой.
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(last|final) word
last word
[фраза]

the ultimate and conclusive statement or decision about a subject

Последние слова в споре

Последние слова в споре

Ex: Despite the heated argument, my friend wanted to have the last word on our disagreement, asserting her perspective as final.
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to [get] {one's} hooks into {sb/sth}

to get complete control of or to heavily influence someone or something

контролировать кого-то очень сильно

контролировать кого-то очень сильно

Ex: The ambitious employee strategically worked to get her hooks into the upper management, positioning herself for a promotion.
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to [hold] the reins
to hold the reins
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to be in charge of a particular company, organization, etc.

Иметь или быть под контролем,  особенно группы

Иметь или быть под контролем, особенно группы

Ex: The conductor skillfully holds the reins of the orchestra, directing the musicians to create a harmonious symphony.
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in {one's} hands
in one's hands
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used to mean that one has control, responsibility, or authority over something

Ex: The fate of the company now lies in the hands of the new CEO.
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captain of {one's} own ship

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.
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