Under control vs in control

Both 'under control' and 'in control' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Under control' is used to indicate that a situation is being managed or regulated, while 'in control' is used to indicate that someone has the power or authority to manage a situation.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 298 views

Under control

The phrase 'under control' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that a situation is being managed or regulated.

This phrase is used to convey that a situation is being handled or managed effectively. It implies that the situation is not chaotic or out of hand.

Examples:

The fire is under control now.
The teacher quickly got the noisy classroom under control.
The police have the situation under control.
Don't worry, everything is under control.
The doctor assured us that the patient's condition is under control.

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Under control, he'll be fine.
"Under control" was the wrong phrase
I'm sure Mary has him under control.
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We need our abilities under control.
High-level people need reassurance that the situation is under control.
Relax, Martin, everything is under control.
Even the demons are under control then.
Seems my crack team has this under control.
We have things back under control.
My drinking is completely under control.
Get that cloud belt under control.
All right, liver hemorrhage is under control.
My withdrawl symptoms are under control, doctor.
The police have everything under control.
Streets are under control, surprisingly no fatalities.
Friendly attentive staff - Giacomo has his shop under control.
Wooden landmark: the distance always under control.
Inflation was kept under control in recent years.
Our heavenly father has everything under control.

Alternatives:

managed
regulated
handled

in control

The phrase 'in control' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone has the power or authority to manage a situation.

This phrase is used to convey that a person has the ability to manage or direct a situation. It implies that the person is confident and capable in handling the circumstances.

Examples:

She remained calm and in control during the crisis.
The pilot was in control of the aircraft at all times.
It's important to stay in control of your emotions.
The manager needs to be in control of the team's performance.
He felt more secure when he was in control of the situation.

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She's the one in control here.
We need to look like we're in control.
Makes them feel powerful and in control.
You're not in control anymore, Percy.
This is the man in control of the Opera House.
We need to know who's in control of the American government.
You are in control of your destiny.
Let's keep her thinking she's in control.
The firm can't be merged with you in control.
Whoever's in control of the exit nodes is also in control of the traffic, which makes me... the one in control.
A good cover identity keeps the target feeling in control.
Successful, proud... in control.
Not possible with Naritsugu in control.
The 15 leaders are perfectly in control.
Change Outlook E-mail configuration settings in control panel.
Generally rated developed in control males.
Present in control males and androgen-exposed females.
Forgive me for not feeling in control.
Other reactions can be chosen in control panel service mode.
There was no correlation between blood pressure and endocannabinoids in control subjects.

Alternatives:

in charge
at the helm
at the wheel

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