Entscheidung und Kontrolle - Unentschlossenheit

Erkunden Sie englische Redewendungen, die mit Unentschlossenheit zusammenhängen, einschließlich "zwischen zwei Stühlen fallen" und "zwei Meinungen haben".

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up in the air [Phrase]

completely uncertain or left unresolved

Ex: Their vacation plans are up in the air due to the unpredictable weather forecast .

at loose ends [Phrase]

having no idea what one should do, particularly due to an unexpected or upsetting change

Ex: He recently retired and found himself at loose ends , not knowing how to fill his newfound free time .

betwixt and between [Phrase]

used when one is uncertain, particularly due to being stuck between two alternatives

Ex: The protagonist found himself betwixt and between two worlds , torn between his responsibilities and his desire for adventure .

down to the wire [Phrase]

used to refer to a situation in which the outcome is unclear until the last moment

Ex: The race was neck and neck , and the runners sprinted down to the wire to determine the winner .

shades of gray [Phrase]

a situation in which it is hard to determine what is right or wrong or what one must do

Ex: The political landscape is filled with shades of gray , as different parties and individuals hold diverse views on complex issues .

at sixes and sevens [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who is completely confused

Ex: The sudden change in plans left our travel arrangements at sixes and sevens , causing a lot of confusion .

cold feet [Nomen]

Angst

Ex: She developed cold feet before her wedding and began to question whether she was ready for such a commitment .

Sie bekam kalte Füße vor ihrer Hochzeit und begann zu hinterfragen, ob sie für eine solche Verpflichtung bereit war.

loose [thread] [Phrase]

the parts of something that are yet to be finished or resolved

Ex: The disagreement between the two colleagues remained a loose thread in their working relationship , causing tension and hindering collaboration .

to [fall] between two stools [Phrase]

to be in an unsatisfactory situation where one is unable to choose between two courses of action

Ex: The company 's marketing campaign fell between two stools by trying to appeal to both young and older demographics , resulting in a message that did n't resonate strongly with either group .

to {not} [know] whether to laugh or cry [Phrase]

to not now how to react to a situation as one is extremely frustrated or confused

Ex: After spending hours preparing a delicious meal only to drop it on the floor , I stood there , not knowing whether to laugh or cry .

between a rock and a hard place [Phrase]

in a situation where one has difficulty choosing between two alternatives because both are equally undesirable

Ex: The student was caught between a rock and a hard place , needing to choose between attending an important family event or studying for a crucial exam .

to [chop] and [change] [Phrase]

to keep changing one's behavior or opinions in an abrupt manner

Ex: The coach 's strategy kept chopping and changing throughout the game , leading to disorganized play and a loss .

between the devil and the deep blue sea [Phrase]

in a situation where both choices lead to an undesirable outcome

Ex: The whistleblower felt trapped between the devil and the deep blue sea , torn between exposing the truth and risking their personal safety .

on the horns of a dilemma [Phrase]

‌in a situation that forces one to choose between two alternatives that both have equally undesirable outcomes

Ex: The student was on the horns of a dilemma , deciding between attending an important family event or studying for a crucial exam .

to [hem] and [haw] [Phrase]

to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

Ex: The employee hemmed and hawed during the meeting , struggling to provide a clear response to the boss 's question .

the jury [is] (still|) out [Satz]

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

Ex:

at the crossroads [Phrase]

in a situation that one has to make an important and life-changing decision

Ex: The nation stands at the crossroads , with critical elections ahead that will shape the future of its political landscape .

of two minds [Phrase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

Ex: He was of two minds about attending the event , torn between his desire to socialize and his need for some personal time .

Entscheidung und Kontrolle
Unter Kontrolle	Außer Kontrolle	Die Kontrolle verlieren	Verantwortlich sein
Kraft & Verpflichtung	Obedience	Wahlen und Entscheidungen	Entschlossenheit
Unentschlossenheit	Dependency