Beslut och Kontroll - Dependency

Dyka ner i engelska idiomen om beroende, som "ha fritt spelrum" och "stå över lagen".

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(as|) free as a bird [Fras]

allowed complete freedom to do whatever one desires

Ex: After quitting her job and traveling the world , she felt free as a bird , with no responsibilities holding her back .

blank check [Substantiv]

blankocheck

Ex: The CEO was given a blank check to restructure the company however she saw fit .

VD:n gavs en blank check för att omstrukturera företaget som hon såg lämpligt.

free hand [Substantiv]

fria händer

Ex: The CEO trusted her team and gave them a free hand to innovate and implement new strategies .

VD:n litar på sitt team och gav dem fria händer att innovera och implementera nya strategier.

free rein [Substantiv]

frihet

Ex: The CEO gave the marketing team free rein to develop innovative campaigns and explore new strategies .

VD gav marknadsföringsteamet fria händer att utveckla innovativa kampanjer och utforska nya strategier.

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

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

Ex: After years of working for others , she decided to start her own business and be her own master .

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

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

Ex: The children were let loose in the park, running and playing to their heart's content.

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

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

Ex: The manager decided to loosen his grip on the team , allowing them more freedom to make decisions and take ownership of their work .

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

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

Ex: The encryption specialist holds the key to decoding the confidential files.

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

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

Ex: In order to achieve her dreams , she knew she had to paddle her own canoe and not depend on others to make things happen .

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

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

Ex: Tired of high cable bills , they decided to cut the umbilical cord and rely on streaming services for their entertainment needs .

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

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

Ex: Despite being the youngest member of the team , she held her own and contributed significantly to their victory .

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

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

Ex: Despite the pressure to conform , she always had a mind of her own and stayed true to her unique style .

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

someone who has complete control over their decisions, particularly those concerning the future

Ex: Despite facing numerous obstacles , she remained determined to be the master of her own fate and worked hard to achieve her dreams .

off {one's} own bat [Fras]

without receiving any help or support from others

Ex: She organized the charity event off her own bat , without any help or prompting from others .

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

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

Ex: After being cramped in an apartment for years , our dog loves having the run of the big back yard at our new house .

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

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

Ex: After providing the necessary instructions, the teacher left the students to their own devices to complete the project.

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

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

Ex: The team captain hangs his hat on his leadership skills, guiding and inspiring his teammates to success.

above the law [Fras]

not bound by the legal rules and consequences that others must follow

Ex: The billionaire CEO seemed to believe he was above the law , engaging in unethical practices without fear of legal repercussions .

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

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

Ex: The inexperienced actor tried to ride on the coattails of the famous director, hoping it would boost his own career.

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

(of a grown adult) excessively dependent on or controlled by someone else, usually a parent or a partne

Ex: Despite being an adult, he is still tied to his mother's apron strings, seeking her approval for every decision.

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

through one's hard work

Ex: He built his business empire by the sweat of his brow , working tirelessly day and night to turn his vision into reality .

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