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Quyết định và Kiểm soát - Chịu trách nhiệm

Khám phá các thành ngữ tiếng Anh liên quan đến việc phụ trách, bao gồm "mặc quần" và "thế thượng phong".

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

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

Ex: Facing the dangerous climbing route alone, the mountaineer was aware her life was in her hands to turn back if conditions deteriorated.
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 senior executive was notorious for throwing his weight around in meetings, silencing dissenting voices and imposing his ideas on others.
to [lay] down the law

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

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

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

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

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

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.
on {one's} watch
on one's watch
[Cụm từ]

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

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

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

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

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

lợi thế, ưu thế

lợi thế, ưu thế

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 .Hai ứng cử viên đã chiến đấu quyết liệt để giành **thế thượng phong** trong cuộc bầu cử, tham gia vào các cuộc tranh luận gay gắt và vận động tranh cử để giành được sự ủng hộ của cử tri.
to [rule] the roost
to rule the roost
[Cụm từ]

to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation

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.
big brother
big brother
[Danh từ]

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

anh cả, người anh lớn theo dõi

anh cả, người anh lớn theo dõi

Ex: As technology advances , the potential for governments to become "big brother" entities , tracking our every move , becomes a growing concern .Khi công nghệ tiến bộ, tiềm năng của các chính phủ trở thành các thực thể **anh cả**, theo dõi mọi hành động của chúng ta, trở thành một mối quan ngại ngày càng tăng.
(last|final) word
last word
[Cụm từ]

the ultimate and conclusive statement or decision about a subject

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

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

Ex: The ambitious employee strategically worked to get her hooks into the upper management, positioning herself for a promotion.
to [hold] the reins
to hold the reins
[Cụm từ]

to be in charge of a particular company, organization, etc.

Ex: The conductor skillfully holds the reins of the orchestra, directing the musicians to create a harmonious symphony.
in {one's} hands
in one's hands
[Cụm từ]

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.
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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