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Hi, teacher, could you tell how to identify the two phrase, in control and under control?
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You are in control = active
You are governing/watch smth.

You are under control = passive
Smb. is govering/watch You.
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You are in control = active
You are governing/watch smth.

You are under control = passive
Smb. is govering/watch You.
Thanks,
' in control' means control sb/sth
'under control' means controlled by sb/sth
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