control freak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of control freak
1975–80
Example Sentences
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Dan leads the Seder in such a brusque way that his wife reflects, “on this night my husband is a control freak. That’s how he celebrates freedom from slavery.”
"I can be a bit of a control freak, and I feel like as a traitor, it really is the best way to take control of the game," he said.
From BBC
I used to be a control freak where everything needed to be perfect.
From Los Angeles Times
The book — which demystifies ancient concepts from Stoicism, Buddhism and Greek philosophy for modern, plugged-in, multitasking audiences — arose that evening, when Robbins says she was “being a complete control freak” and “micromanaging every detail.”
From Los Angeles Times
It wasn't about being necessarily a control freak, I'm an artist and I really enjoy telling stories and I think I'm really good at it.
From Salon
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