- be at someone's discretion
- be at someone's discretionTo be completely under someone's power or control• • •Main Entry: ↑discretion
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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discretion — [[t]dɪskre̱ʃ(ə)n[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information. [FORMAL] Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with… … English dictionary
discretion — dis|cre|tion [ dı skreʃn ] noun uncount ** 1. ) careful and sensitive behavior that does not upset or offend people: The investigation will be carried out with the utmost discretion. 2. ) the right or ability to make a judgment or decision:… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
discretion */*/ — UK [dɪˈskreʃ(ə)n] / US noun [uncountable] 1) the right or ability to make a judgment or decision at someone s discretion (= according to someone s judgment or decision): Shops will exchange unwanted goods entirely at their discretion.… … English dictionary
someone's middle name — someone’s middle name often humorous phrase used for talking about a quality that is very noticeable in someone Discretion is my middle name. Thesaurus: parts of a person s characterhyponym general words for a person s charactersynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
discretion — Freedom given to the floor broker by an investor to use his judgment regarding the execution of an order. Discretion can be limited, as in the case of a limit order that gives the floor broker some distance from the stated limit price to use his… … Financial and business terms
discretion — di|scre|tion [dıˈskreʃən] n [U] 1.) the ability and right to decide exactly what should be done in a particular situation at sb s discretion (=according to someone s decision) ▪ The awards are made at the discretion of the committee. ▪ Promotions … Dictionary of contemporary English
discretion — /dɪ skreʃ(ə)n/ noun being able to decide correctly what should be done ♦ I leave it to your discretion I leave it for you to decide what to do ♦ at the discretion of someone according to what someone decides ● Membership is at the discretion of… … Marketing dictionary in english
discretion — /dɪ skreʃ(ə)n/ noun the ability to decide what should be done ♦ I leave it to your discretion I leave it for you to decide what to do ♦ at the discretion of someone according to what someone decides ● Membership is at the discretion of the… … Dictionary of banking and finance
discretion — noun (U) 1 the ability and right to decide exactly what should be done in a particular situation: Promotions are left to the discretion of the supervisor. | at sb s discretion (=according to someone s decision or wishes): The size of your payment … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
someone's middle name — often humorous used for talking about a quality that is very noticeable in someone Discretion is my middle name … English dictionary
