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under control
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used to describe a situation in which someone or something is being managed or regulated in an effective and appropriate way
Example
First things first, let's get the fire under control before we worry about anything else.
The firefighters worked tirelessly to keep the fire under control.
The strict teacher had the entire class under control, leading them by the nose and ensuring their compliance with his rules.
She remained calm so long as the situation was under control.
Firefighters battled the inferno for hours, working tirelessly to bring the raging blaze under control.
