to be in control of a situation
être aux commandes d’une situation (etre o komand d'une sitwasyon)
"After the merger, she was in the driver’s seat of the company."
"Après la fusion, elle était aux commandes de l’entreprise." (apre la fyuzion, el etait o komand de lantrepriz)
to discuss something without addressing it directly
to repair a damaged relationship
extremely pleased or happy
to stay cheerful even when facing difficulties
to focus closely on something
Always stay optimistic, but be ready for any outcome.