in control
idiom
1
: in the position of one who makes decisions
He always wants to be in control.
2
: not overly upset or excited : calm and able to think and act in a sensible way
In spite of the pressure to pass the test, he felt calm and in control.
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Pizzo says throwing ice could be a good coping strategy to help the person feel more in control over the experience of rage.
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Kristina Behr, Parents, 16 May 2024
The feature can be set to show automatically on iPhone, or can be turned on and off in control center.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for in control
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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