![{one's} life [is] in {one's} hands](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44316/thumb/180?type=jpeg "{one's} life [is] in {one's} hands")
used to say that someone can decide whether one lives or dies
Ex:
فیصلہ اور کنٹرول - ذمہ دار ہونا
انگریزی محاوروں کو دریافت کریں جو ذمہ دار ہونے سے متعلق ہیں، بشمول "پتلون پہننا" اور "اوپری ہاتھ"۔
جائزہ
فلیش کارڈز
ہجے
کوئز
![to [throw] {one's} weight around](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44318/thumb/180?type=jpeg "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
Ex:
The
wealthy
businessman
was
known
for
throwing
his
weight
around
in
the
industry
,
often
using
his
influence
to
get
what
he
wanted
.
![to [lay] down the law](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43971/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [lay] down the law")
to [lay] down the law
[فقرہ]
to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner
Ex:
The
new
supervisor
wasted
no
time
in
laying down
the
law
,
making it
clear
that
punctuality
and
productivity
were
non-negotiable
.
![to [wear] the pants](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40215/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [wear] the pants")
to [wear] the pants
[فقرہ]
to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family
Ex:
Despite
being
in
a
traditional
society
,
she
clearly
wears
the
pants
in
her
marriage
,
making
all
the
major
decisions
.
at the helm of {sth}
[فقرہ]
in complete control of or with overall responsibility for a particular person or thing
Ex:
With
her
extensive
experience
and
strategic
acumen
,
she
took
the
reins
at
the
helm
of
the
organization
,
guiding
it
through
a
period
of
transformation
.
on {one's} watch
[فقرہ]
as long as one has the power and authority or is responsible for something
Ex:
I
can't
believe
you
let
this
happen
on
your
watch.
![to [call] the (shots|tune)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44350/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [call] the (shots|tune)")
to [call] the (shots|tune)
[فقرہ]
to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done
Ex:
As
the
team
captain
,
she
calls
the
shots
on
the
field
and
directs
the
plays
.
upper hand
[اسم]
بالا دستی
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
.
دونوں امیدواروں نے انتخابات میں بالادستی حاصل کرنے کے لیے شدید مقابلہ کیا، ووٹرز کی حمایت حاصل کرنے کے لیے شدید مباحثوں اور مہم میں شامل ہوئے۔
![to [rule] the roost](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40702/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [rule] the roost")
to [rule] the roost
[فقرہ]
to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation
Ex:
The
CEO
's
authoritative
presence
and
decisive
actions
allowed
him
to
rule
the
roost
and
steer
the
company
towards
unprecedented
success
.
big brother
[اسم]
بڑا بھائی
Ex:
In
the
workplace
,
employees
often
feel like
they
are
constantly
being
watched
,
creating
a
"
big brother
"
atmosphere
that
stifles
creativity
.
کام کی جگہ پر، ملازمین اکثر محسوس کرتے ہیں کہ ان پر مسلسل نظر رکھی جا رہی ہے، جو تخلیقی صلاحیتوں کو دباتے ہوئے ایک بڑے بھائی کا ماحول پیدا کرتی ہے۔
(last|final) word
[فقرہ]
the ultimate and conclusive statement or decision about a subject
Ex:
After hours
of
discussion
,
the
CEO
had
the
last
word
on
the
company
's
strategy
,
finalizing
the
decision
.
![to [get] {one's} hooks into {sb/sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44356/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get] {one's} hooks into {sb/sth}")
to get complete control of or to heavily influence someone or something
Ex:
The
cunning
politician
aimed
to
get
her
hooks
into
the
influential
committee
,
hoping
to
sway
their
decisions
in
her
favor
.
![to [hold] the reins](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/68653/thumb/management/180?type=jpeg "to [hold] the reins")
to [hold] the reins
[فقرہ]
to be in charge of a particular company, organization, etc.
Ex:
The
coach
firmly
holds
the
reins
of
the
team
,
implementing
effective
training programs
and
leading
them
to
victory
.
in {one's} hands
[فقرہ]
used to mean that one has control, responsibility, or authority over something
Ex:
With
the
fate
of
the
company
in
his
hands
,
the
CEO
had to
make
critical
decisions
to
ensure
its
survival
.
captain of {one's} own ship
[فقرہ]
used to refer to an individual who has authority and control over their own life and decisions
Ex:
Despite
facing
challenges
,
he
embraced
entrepreneurship
and
became
the
captain
of
his
own
ship
,
forging
his
own
path
to
success
.