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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Although consumer sentiment is positive and inflation seems under control, there's still a need for businesses and dealmakers to act with caution. —

Rusty Wiley, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Even the National Weather Service can get involved, sending weather maps and other information by phone to guide first responders in keeping a haz-mat situation under control. —

Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024 Another worry is costs: Whirlpool operates in a sector with low profit margins, which means tech spending must be kept under control. —

John Kell, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024 How To Prevent an Asthma Attack The key to preventing asthma attacks is keeping your asthma under control. —

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