pattern

Decision & Control - Under Control

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

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
English idioms related to Decision & Control
to get one's act together

to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [get] {one's} act together\"
to pull oneself together

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

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [pull] {oneself} together\"
to get a hold of oneself

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

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [get] a hold of {oneself}\"
to get one's shit together

to start to act more organized in order to achieve better results and become more skillful or efficient

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [get] {one's} shit together\"
to bite one's tongue

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue\"
get one's ducks in a row

to get everything in order for something that is about to happen or one is going to do, particularly in order to avoid mistakes

[sentence]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"[get|have] {one's} ducks in a row\"
to button one's lip

to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [button|zip] {one's} [lip]\"
in hand

(of a situation) completely under one's control

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"in hand\"
out of one's system

no longer desiring something or feeling strong emotions about someone

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"out of {one's} [system]\"
to keep a lid on something

to control a situation and stop it from getting worse

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [keep] a lid on {sth}\"
to clean up one's act

to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [clean] up {one's} act\"
a straight face

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

[noun]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"a straight face\"
to pour oil on troubled waters

to say things in order to settle a dispute or disagreement

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [pour] oil on troubled waters\"
to take something in stride

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [take] {sth} in stride\"
to keep something in proportion

to sensibly react to something and not treat it as if it is more serious, severe, or important than it actually is

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [keep]  {sth} in proportion\"
to keep a level head

to stay calm and sensible in a stressful or difficult situation

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [keep] a level head\"
to collect one's thoughts

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

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [collect] {one's} thoughts\"
mind over matter

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

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"mind over matter\"
to get a grip on oneself

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

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [get] a grip on {oneself}\"
to keep one's head

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

[phrase]
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Definition & Meaning of \"to [keep] {one's} [head]\"
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app