Under control
Example: The situation is under control, so don't worry.
Definition
"Under control" describes a situation or condition that is being managed effectively, with all potential problems or challenges kept in check, ensuring stability and preventing disorder. For example, when someone says, 'The situation is under control,' it means everything is proceeding as desired without issues.
Translations
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bajo control -
onder controle -
sota control -
sous contrôle -
unter Kontrolle
Etymology
The phrase "under control" originates from the combination of 'under,' meaning beneath or subject to, and 'control,' which comes from the Old French 'controle,' referring to a check or verification. Did you know? The concept of control has roots in medieval times when clerks would 'counter-roll' documents to ensure accuracy, symbolizing the idea of managing or regulating something.
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"Under control" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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