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Rozhodování a Kontrola - Rozhodnost

Ovládněte anglická idiomy týkající se rozhodnosti, jako "odhodit pochvu" a "jasný a zřetelný".

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English idioms related to Decision & Control
to [make] up {one's} mind

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

rozhodnout se, udělat si jasno

rozhodnout se, udělat si jasno

Ex: I need a few more days before I make up my mind. 
to [give|move|budge] an inch

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

neustoupit ani o píď, ani trochu nepovolit

neustoupit ani o píď, ani trochu nepovolit

Ex: The landlord wouldn't budge an inch on the rent. 
to [sit] tight
to sit tight
[fráze]

to refuse to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

trvat na svém, neustoupit

trvat na svém, neustoupit

Ex: The mayor sat tight and refused to change the policy. 
to [stick] to {one's} guns

to maintain one's beliefs or perspective regardless of others' disagreement

stát si za svým, neustoupit ze svého názoru

stát si za svým, neustoupit ze svého názoru

Ex: Everyone told her the plan was too risky, but she stuck to her guns. 
the die [is] cast

used to say that something is completely decided and cannot be changed

je rozhodnuto, už není cesty zpět

je rozhodnuto, už není cesty zpět

Ex: Once the contract was signed, the die was cast. 
[set] in {one's} ways

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

zaběhlý ve svých zvycích, neochotný se měnit

zaběhlý ve svých zvycích, neochotný se měnit

Ex: My grandfather is set in his ways and refuses to use a smartphone. 
to [take] time by the forelock

to act quickly in order to use an opportunity

chytit příležitost za pačesy, využít příležitost hned

chytit příležitost za pačesy, využít příležitost hned

Ex: She took time by the forelock and submitted her application early. 
cut and dried

used to describe a situation that has almost no chance of changing as it is already decided

hotová věc, jasně dané

hotová věc, jasně dané

Ex: The deal isn't cut and dried yet; a few details still need approval. 
not for all the tea in China

used to express a strong refusal to do something, regardless of the great reward or incentive offered

ani za nic, za žádnou cenu

ani za nic, za žádnou cenu

Ex: I wouldn't work for that company, not for all the tea in China. 
to [put] {one's} foot down

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

rázně zakročit, dupnout si

rázně zakročit, dupnout si

Ex: The manager finally put her foot down and made everyone follow the new rules. 
to [throw] away the scabbard

to fully commit to a course of action without any intention of retreat or hesitation

spálit za sebou mosty, jít do toho naplno

spálit za sebou mosty, jít do toho naplno

Ex: By quitting his job and investing all his savings, he threw away the scabbard. 
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