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Quyết định và Kiểm soát - Obedience

Khám phá cách các thành ngữ tiếng Anh như "toe the line" và "come to heel" liên quan đến sự vâng lời trong tiếng Anh.

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
to [dance] to {one's} tune

to do things as desired or required by someone else

Ex: Despite their initial objections, the team reluctantly danced to the client's tune and made the requested modifications to the project.
to [have] {sb} by the balls

to have power and influence over someone

Ex: The vindictive ex-spouse had the other party by the balls, threatening to reveal damaging secrets if they didn't comply with their demands.
like sheep
like sheep
[Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The cult leader manipulated his followers, who unquestioningly followed his every command like sheep, relinquishing their own judgment and autonomy.
{one's} (wish|word) [is] {one's} command

used to demonstrate one's complete obedience

Ex: He values his customers, and their word is his command; he strives to meet their needs promptly.
to [have] {sb} (in the palm|eating out) of {one's} hand

to have someone under one's complete domination or control

Ex: The cunning politician had his constituents in the palm of his hand, using his charisma and promises to gain their unwavering support.
under {one's} thumb
under one's thumb
[Cụm từ]

completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.
to [wrap|twist|wind] {sb} around {one's} (little|) finger

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

Ex: The talented influencer had her followers twisted around her finger, easily influencing their opinions and actions through her online presence.
at  {one's} beck and call

at someone's complete service

Ex: The high-profile politician had a team of advisors at his beck and call, providing him with information and support whenever he needed it.
to [come] to heel
to come to heel
[Cụm từ]

to accept to obey someone

Ex: The strict teacher expected her students to come to heel and maintain order in the classroom.
to [say|give] the word {~noun}
to say the word
[Cụm từ]

to order someone to do something for one

Ex: The dedicated assistant is at her executive's beck and call, always ready to fulfill their wishes the moment they give the word.
to [bring] {sb} to heel

to use force to make someone do as one says

Ex: The government implemented strict regulations to bring polluting industries to heel and protect the environment.
[have] {sb} by the short hairs

to have complete control over another individual

Ex: The strict coach had the underperforming athlete by the short and curlies, threatening to kick them off the team if they didn't improve.
to [toe] the line
to toe the line
[Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The family gathering had its fair share of disagreements, but everyone agreed to toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony.
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