under control
idiom
: able to be handled or managed with success : not out of control
She remained calm and kept the situation under control.
A year after the divorce, he finally got his life back under control.
The firefighters got the fire under control.
You need to get your drinking/gambling/anger under control.
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The blaze occurred on the second floor of the building and was under control by fire crews about an hour later, said the FDNY.
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David Chiu, People.com, 22 May 2025
Once hypothyroidism is under control, body weight reverts to pre-hypothyroidism levels, and the other symptoms should resolve.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
The fire was under control at 8:14 p.m. Authorities asked people to avoid the area.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Available in 12 flexible shades, the lightweight formula keeps excess oil under control and smooths imperfections.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 22 May 2025
Once hypothyroidism is under control, body weight reverts to pre-hypothyroidism levels, and the other symptoms should resolve.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
The fire was under control at 8:14 p.m. Authorities asked people to avoid the area.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Available in 12 flexible shades, the lightweight formula keeps excess oil under control and smooths imperfections.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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“Under control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20control. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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