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Decision & Control - Out of Control

Explore English idioms that relate to being out of control with examples like "off the rails" and "go to pieces".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control

(of an action) done due to one's pride being hurt or not being treated well

Ex: We fear he will walk away from the in a fit of pique if his demands are not met .
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(of a situation) to keep getting worse in an uncontrollable manner

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(of behavior) not in accordance with law and order and free from control

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without any prior planning or thought

Ex: She regretted quitting her on the spur of the moment without a backup plan .
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at a time when anger or excitement completely overwhelm one, preventing any rational thought to come to mind

Ex: They could salvage their friendship if they both learn to communicate calmly in the heat of the moment.
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to find it extremely difficult to control oneself, due to feeling really angry, excited, etc.

Ex: were beside themselves with astonishment at the unexpected turn of events .
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used to say that a situation or outcome is beyond human control or influence, and is left to fate, chance, or external forces to determine

Ex: If we give our all and work diligently , the outcome will not solely in the lap of the gods.
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to make a decision to do something solely based on one's emotions

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to be unable to conceal one's strong feeling or urge

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used to refer to a situation in which a person or thing that is important or powerful is being led or controlled by a significantly less powerful or important person or thing

Ex: The demands of a small interest group have the tail wagging the dog in the political landscape , distorting policies that should reflect the broader public interest .
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(of a person) completely insane

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to be unable to control oneself due to being under emotional or mental pressure

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used to say that something is out of control or unpredictable

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to unexpectedly switch from the planned path

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to cut loose
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to allow oneself to behave freely and have fun

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an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

Ex: He never expected to win the lottery — it was just quirk of fate that he happened to buy a ticket that day .
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