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Chování a Přístup - Improvizace a Kompromis

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů týkajících se improvizace a kompromisu, jako "nechat to být" a "bez přípravy".

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
to [cross] that bridge when {sb} [come|get] to it

to not worry about something beforehand and deal with it whenever it happens

Ex: There might be tax issues later, but for now let's cross that bridge when we come to it.
to [take] {sth} as it comes

to deal with things as they occur instead of planning for them in advance

Ex: During the storm, the crew stayed calm and took each problem as it came.
to [let] it roll

to allow things to unfold naturally without excessive interference or control, embracing a relaxed and accepting attitude towards the outcome

Ex: At this stage, changing everything would only make things worse, so let's let it roll.
happy medium
happy medium
[fráze]

a condition or method that falls in between two opposing and extreme choices

Ex: The policy isn't perfect, but it's a happy medium both sides can accept.
balancing act
balancing act
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation where multiple factors, responsibilities, etc. must be handled or managed

balancování, rovnovážný akt

balancování, rovnovážný akt

Ex: Managing a remote team is a balancing act of trust , communication , and clear expectations .

Jako studentka-sportovkyně musela provádět náročný balanční akt mezi tréninkem, studiem a společenským životem.

by the seat of {one's} pants

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: We built the first version by the seat of our pants, then hired experts to rebuild it properly.
to [follow] {one's} nose

to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

Ex: If the data is unclear, follow your nose and choose the option that feels right.
halfway house
halfway house
[Podstatné jméno]

something with a mixture of the different qualities of two separate things

přechodný dům, mezistupeň

přechodný dům, mezistupeň

Ex: The proposal is a halfway house, combining private funding with public oversight .

Nový produkt společnosti je umístěn jako přechodný dům mezi chytrým telefonem a tabletem, nabízející funkce obou.

to [meet] {sb} halfway

to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests

Ex: I can't accept all your conditions, but I'm willing to meet you halfway.
off the cuff
off the cuff
[fráze]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: Don't give legal advice off the cuff; check the facts first.
off the top of {one's} head

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

Ex: Don't quote me on this; I'm saying it off the top of my head.
to [pluck] {sth} (out of|from) (the|thin) air

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

Ex: I asked him who could help, and he plucked Sarah's name out of thin air.
(give|cut) {sb} a break

to stop being harsh or strict with someone

Ex: I know the report is late, but give us a break; the system was down all morning.
to [give] {sb} a (free|) pass

to not punish or criticize someone for their inappropriate or rude action or behavior

Ex: They gave the celebrity a pass for behavior that would have got anyone else fired.
to [go] easy on {sb}

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: Don't go too easy on them; they still need to learn from their mistakes.
to [cut|give] {sb} some slack

to not be so harsh, strict, or critical when dealing with someone

Ex: I know the team missed the target, but give them some slack; half the staff were sick.
to [take] the easy way out

to deal with a situation or problem in a way that is the easiest instead of proper or honorable

Ex: There is always a tempting easy way out, but doing the right thing usually takes more courage.
free ride
free ride
[Podstatné jméno]

a soft treatment that does not require someone to face the consequences of their actions

volná jízda, zvýhodněné zacházení

volná jízda, zvýhodněné zacházení

Ex: The new policy is meant to stop managers from getting a free ride after misconduct .

Získání dobrých známek ve škole vyžaduje učení; neexistuje žádná volná jízda k úspěchu.

to [think] on {one's} feet

to think and react quickly to something without prior thought

Ex: The job interview tested whether candidates could think on their feet.
to [play] {sth} by ear

to make decisions or take actions without prior planning or preparation, based on how the situation develops

Ex: There are too many unknowns right now, so the safest thing is to play it by ear.
to [be] all things to all (people|men)

to continuously change one's attitudes or opinions in order to please people

Ex: A leader who tries to be all things to all people ends up trusted by no one.
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