Chování a Přístup - Prozíravost & Obezřetnost

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[ace|card] up {one's} sleeve [fráze]

a secret advantage that a person can use when the need arises

Ex: The mayor 's popularity among elderly voters gives him an ace up his sleeve for the coming election .

to [cover] {one's} [ass] [fráze]

to save a person from receiving criticism, punishment, blame, etc.

Ex: She sent a confirming email to the client to cover her ass in case there were any misunderstandings .

to [cover] {one's} back [fráze]

to take action in order to save a person from being criticized, punished, blamed, etc.

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to [cut] {one's} losses [fráze]

to no longer partake in a failing business, activity, etc. to prevent further damage or losses

Ex: The team decided to cut their losses and withdraw from the competition after a series of defeats .

a rainy day [fráze]

a time of financial difficulty or a period of challenge

Ex: Many financial advisors recommend creating an emergency fund to cover expenses during a rainy day .

eye (on|to|for) the main chance [fráze]

a willingness to use any given opportunity or situation to one's advantage

Ex: One must have an eye on the main chance in order to succeed .

to [nip] {sth} in the bud [fráze]

to immediately prevent something, particularly something problematic, before it has time to develop

Ex: The teacher noticed the disruptive behavior in the classroom and knew it was crucial to nip it in the bud before it disrupted the entire class .

to [stop] the rot [fráze]

to prevent something from developing into something worse

Ex: Recognizing the team 's poor performance , the coach made changes to stop the rot and get back on the winning track .

to [strike] while the iron [is] hot [fráze]

to take action while the opportunity exists

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to [take] stock of {sth} [fráze]

to carefully examine a situation before making a final decision

Ex:

[know|see|find out] which (way|direction) the wind [blow] [fráze]

to realize how a situation is about to develop in order to be able to properly prepare for any potential problems or changes that one might encounter

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to [think] twice [fráze]

to think about something very carefully before doing it

Ex: I had to think twice about buying that expensive car ; it would have drained my savings .

Chování a Přístup
Prozíravost & Obezřetnost	Přehnaná reakce	Tact	Být taktný
Improvizace & Kompromis	Chovat se zdvořile	Nedostatek péče nebo ohleduplnosti	Bez péče nebo myšlení
Reagovat nebo Požadovat	Konverzační odpovědi	Projevování překvapení	Platit nebo Upoutat Pozornost
Nedávat pozor	Útočné Chování	Reakce a odpověď	Žárlivost & Soutěž
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