to be in control of a situation
die Kontrolle über eine Situation haben (dee kontrolle ueber eine situatsion haben)
"After the merger, she was in the driver’s seat of the company."
"Nach der Fusion hatte sie die Kontrolle über das Unternehmen." (nakh der fuzion hatte zi dee kontrolle ueber das unternehmen)
to do something before someone else does
to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts
a person who only works becomes dull and boring
lacking courage or determination
a small part of a larger situation or problem
a sudden realization or understanding