above one's bend »
Out of one's control or power.
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accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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at the wheel »
Driving; in control of a vehicle.
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at the wheel »
In control of the situation; in charge.
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bridge »
An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
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come unhinged »
To become angered or crazy; to lose control of one's senses or sanity.
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controlled substance »
Except for very limited professional testing purposes.
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deadstick landing »
When a pilot lands a plane after the engine has died; a landing lacking any propulsion control.
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Drop out of warp »
Dis-engage the cruise control on the car
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even keel »
A state of having one's emotions under control and balanced.
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even keel »
Of a business or other activity which is under control and running smoothly.
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fear »
A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
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free-for-all »
Chaos; a chaotic situation lacking rules or control.
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full tilt boogie »
Out of control.
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get a handle on »
To build or acquire a basic level of understanding or control.
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