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Decision & Control - Under Control

Discover how English idioms like "mind over matter" and "keep a level head" relate to being under control in English.

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English idioms related to Decision & Control

to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

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to regain control over one's emotions, particularly after a period of being upset or angry

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to force oneself to stop behaving in an uncontrollable manner, particularly in face of a difficult or unexpected situation

Ex: She would have resolved the conflict better if she had managed get a hold of herself in the heat of the moment .
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to start to act more organized in order to achieve better results and become more skillful or efficient

Ex: If you want to succeed , you need get your shit together and take control of your life .
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to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: If you want to avoid unnecessary conflict , sometimes it 's better bite your tongue and let the conversation move on .
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to get everything in order for something that is about to happen or one is going to do, particularly in order to avoid mistakes

Ex: She gotten her ducks in a row before the meeting , ensuring all the necessary documents were ready .
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to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

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(of a situation) completely under one's control

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no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

Ex: She would have felt better if she had let her out of her system earlier .
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to control a situation and stop it from getting worse

Ex: In the aftermath of the disaster , response teams will have kept a lid on looting and lawlessness until relief arrives .
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to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

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one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

Ex: She would a straight face if it were anything else , not that anecdote .
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to say things in order to settle a dispute or disagreement

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to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

Ex: By this time next month , he will taken the criticism in stride and made significant improvements in his work .
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to sensibly react to something and not treat it as if it is more serious, severe, or important than it actually is

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to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

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to get one's thoughts or feelings under control, particularly after experiencing something shocking or disturbing

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the willpower to overcome one's problems or control one's physical condition

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to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

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to stay calm and think clearly, especially in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: They have kept their heads during multiple crises , demonstrating their ability to handle pressure .
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